HCC Buddy and Solventum: compare a focused HCC reference with an integrated coding platform.
Solventum offers integrated coding and CDI products with both cloud and on-premises delivery. Pricing and implementation requirements depend on the selected product and contract; request a vendor quote. HCC Buddy offers a separate browser-based HCC reference workflow.
Where HCC Buddy surfaces HCC mapping, MEAT reminders, and V28 PY2026, complete context required
Illustrative workflow diagram, not a screenshot or usability test of the competitor’s product.
| Feature | HCC Buddy | 3M |
|---|---|---|
| Updates after CMS release | Source edition and status shown | Vendor-published schedule; confirm with the vendor |
| Delivery model | Cloud + mobile browser | Cloud and on-premises options |
| Target customer | Risk-adjustment coders, individuals + small teams | Hospital coding departments and HIM teams |
| Starting price | $19.99/mo founder price (originally $29.99/mo) or $199.99/yr | Enterprise license (request a quote) |
| Self-serve signup | Start free in 60 seconds, no card | Not verified |
| Mobile browser workflow | Works on personal phones in any browser | Not verified |
| ICD-10-CM lookup | Included | Included |
| HCC mapping | current CY2026 V28 + historical PY2025 V24, included | See vendor docs |
| Code-level RAF context | Source-labeled references | See vendor docs |
| Coding question assistant | Included | Not verified |
| NPI provider lookup | NPPES reference lookup (included) | Not verified |
| Drug-to-diagnosis reference | Included | Not verified |
| Chrome extension | Side panel + floating sidebar | Not verified |
| Facility / DRG coding workflow | Strong (long-standing market position) | |
| Hospital HIM integrations | Included (enterprise tiers) | |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial, no card | Demo by request |
Compare deployment and workflow needs
For integrated coding, claims or CDI work, confirm the exact vendor product and contract scope. For an HCC reference task, compare source access, code navigation and the steps needed to finish.
Source edition and effective dates
Check the applicable CMS source edition and effective dates. V28 mappings plus public source-labeled coefficient references are staged from the official CMS file. The RAF tool shows a CMS-HCC V28 PY2026 member result only with the complete diagnosis set and member details and passing CMS source checks. Otherwise, it shows no score. Enterprise vendors publish their own update schedule; confirm it with the vendor.
Risk-adjustment-specific vs facility / DRG coverage
HCC Buddy is built for the risk-adjustment workflow only — ICD-10 + HCC + RAF + MEAT prompts + NPI + drug reference + Ask Buddy. 3M's encoder covers facility, DRG, and HIM workflows that HCC Buddy intentionally does not — coders who need both stacks run both.
Where 3M wins, honestly
For integrated coding, claims or CDI work, confirm the exact vendor product and contract scope. For an HCC reference task, compare source access, code navigation and the steps needed to finish.
Where HCC Buddy is the daily-driver
Risk-adjustment coders working from any device, any browser, with CMS-current guidance and Ask Buddy for in-flow coding questions. A browser-based reference workflow with sign in and start looking up codes.
Disclaimer: HCC Buddy is not affiliated with 3M Company, 3M Health Information Systems, or any 3M subsidiary. Product details based on publicly available information as of May 2026 and may have changed since this page was last updated. Pricing for 3M's encoder is not publicly published; ranges shown are based on industry-standard enterprise software pricing for tools in this category. This comparison is provided for informational purposes only.
Risk-adjusting code hub
Open an HCC reference in your browser.
3M evaluations move through hospital IT. While that is happening, this directory links straight into billable V28-mapped ICD-10 pages a risk-adjustment coder can use today.
Directory page 1
A01.04 to C34.12
250 billable mapped codes
Directory page 2
C34.2 to C62.91
250 billable mapped codes
Directory page 3
C62.92 to C81.49
250 billable mapped codes
Directory page 4
C81.4A to C84.75
250 billable mapped codes
Directory page 5
C84.76 to D03.72
250 billable mapped codes
Directory page 6
D03.8 to E08.3513
250 billable mapped codes
See the mapping HCC Buddy does in one card
One ICD-10-CM lookup returns available risk-model mapping evidence in a single card. Current CMS-HCC V28 stays distinct from historical PY2025 V24, and code-level coefficients are source-labeled references, not member totals.
Compare with your real workflow
See how a single risk-adjustment code looks in HCC Buddy.
Pick an HCC-heavy code your team codes weekly. Search it in HCC Buddy for V28 mapping, RAF context, a historical PY2025 V24 comparison, and Ask Buddy guidance without an on-prem install.
Or see the full HCC coding software toolkit — every lookup, calculator, and reference in one place.
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