Ask a coding question without leaving the Encoder
Ask Buddy helps coders check code context, HCC mapping, and documentation logic while the active ICD-10-CM code is still on screen.
What the video shows
Open Ask Buddy from the HCC Buddy Encoder.
Ask a code-specific question using E11.22 as the example.
Review the answer while the code context stays visible.
Use the answer as a reference, then verify the chart and guideline support before coding.
Where it fits
Use Ask Buddy when a code looks close, but you still want to check the mapping, the documentation support, or the plain-English rule before you move on.
It is built for deidentified coding questions and clinical concepts. Do not paste patient identifiers or full chart notes.
Transcript
Hi, I'm Buddy. Let's ask a coding question without jumping between tabs. You're reviewing E eleven point twenty two, and you need the HCC mapping without opening another tab. Ask the question right here. The code card stays open, and Buddy answers beside the details. In this example, E eleven point twenty two maps to HCC thirty seven in version twenty eight. Use it as a reference, then check official guidance and payer rules before the final call. Find the code. Check the context. Keep moving. That is HCC Buddy.
Ask Buddy FAQ
What is Ask Buddy?
Ask Buddy is the coding question tool inside HCC Buddy. It helps coders review ICD-10-CM code context, HCC mapping, documentation support, and coding logic while they work in the Encoder.
Does Ask Buddy replace coder judgment?
No. Ask Buddy is a reference tool. Coders should still verify coding decisions against the provider note, official guidelines, payer rules when they apply, and their own coding judgment.
Can I paste patient notes into Ask Buddy?
No. Use deidentified coding questions, ICD-10-CM codes, and clinical concepts only. Do not paste patient names, member IDs, dates of birth, full chart notes, or other patient identifiers.