HCC Buddy vs Codify vs HCC Coder — Feature Comparison
Most coders piece together an encoder, an HCC crosswalk, and separate lookup tools. HCC Buddy puts all of that — plus AI — into one platform. Every tool here works against the same authoritative inputs: the CMS ICD-10-CM code set and the CMS Risk Adjustment program. Here is how they stack up.
| Feature | HCC Buddy | HCC Coder | AAPC Codify | ICD10Data.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICD-10-CM Code Lookup | ||||
| ICD-10 to HCC Mapping | Included | Core feature | +$66/yr add-on | |
| V24 & V28 Dual Mapping | ||||
| RAF Weight Display | Included | +$66/yr add-on | ||
| AI Coding Assistant (Ask Buddy) | Included | |||
| NPI Provider Lookup | Included | |||
| Drug Reference | Included | |||
| Chrome Extension | ||||
| Web Platform | ||||
| Dark Mode | ||||
| Code Bookmarks | ||||
| Smart Notes with AI Clean Up | Included | |||
| Keyboard Shortcuts | ||||
| Free Trial | 14-day Pro trial | 14-day trial | Yes (with ads) | |
| Starting Price | $29.99/mo | From $515/yr | $10/mo | Free |
Disclaimer: HCC Buddy is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any of the products mentioned above. All product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Pricing and features are based on publicly available information as of March 2026 and may have changed since this page was last updated. Regulatory context for risk adjustment tooling is shaped by the CMS Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) program. This comparison is provided for informational purposes only.
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