HCC Buddy for Risk Adjustment Coders
Stop switching tabs. Everything you need for HCC coding, right in your browser.
The HCC coding toolkit built for risk adjustment coders. A free HCC encoder, HCC mapping, drug-to-diagnosis, and Ask Buddy in one Chrome sidebar. For member scoring, open the RAF Calculator. It supports CMS-HCC V28 PY2026 with complete member context and shows no score unless every required check passes. Works with any EHR.
HCC Buddy vs Codify vs Piecemeal Tools
HCC coders need specialized tools. Here's what you actually get.
| Feature | HCC Buddy | Codify by AAPC | Piecemeal Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICD-10 to HCC Mapping | Included | +$66/yr add-on | Separate tab/tool |
| Current CY2026 V28 + Historical PY2025 V24 | V28 only | ||
| RAF Calculator | CMS-HCC V28 PY2026; complete context required | +$66/yr add-on | Separate calculator |
| Ask Buddy | Ask Buddy | ||
| Drug-to-Diagnosis Reference | Included | Separate lookup | |
| NPI Provider Lookup | Included | NPPES website | |
| Chrome Extension (works in EHR) | |||
| Price (monthly) | $19.99/mo founder price (originally $29.99/mo) | $34.66–$52.16/mo | $50–$100+/mo combined |
Codify pricing sourced from aapc.com, March 2026.
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Start ProBuilt around the checks HCC coders repeat all day.
Fewer Chart Review Tabs
Keep the encoder, HCC mapping, CMS-HCC V28 PY2026 calculator, drug reference, and NPI lookup in one risk-adjustment workspace.
V24 And V28 Side By Side
Check both CMS-HCC models without opening a separate crosswalk during transition-year work.
Ask Buddy In Context
Ask coding workflow questions from the same screen where you are checking ICD-10-CM code details.
Everything an HCC coder needs. Nothing you don't.
Current and Historical HCC Mapping
Compare current CY2026 V28 with historical PY2025 V24 source results without treating both models as current.
CMS-HCC V28 PY2026 calculator
RAF fields use the live CMS-HCC V28 PY2026 calculator, with every line cited to the CMS file.
Ask Buddy
Ask a clinical documentation question and get a coding rationale built on HCC guidance.
Drug-to-Diagnosis Reference
Review medication references and associated conditions without leaving your tab. A medication does not establish a diagnosis.
NPI Provider Search
Search NPPES provider records without leaving your coding workflow.
Works in Your EHR
The Chrome extension runs alongside any EHR, including Epic, Cerner, and eCW, without switching windows.
Print & share as a coding team handout.
Download the one-pager or scan the QR code. Your team members can start a Pro trial in under a minute.
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