Development of a Mobile Searchable Reference App for Medical Procedure Codes

Medical professionals such as anesthesiologists, physicians, and healthcare staff face difficulties in efficiently locating and referencing CPT codes and reimbursement information across multiple large PDF documents, leading to time-consuming searches and potential billing inaccuracies. The absence of an integrated, user-friendly digital tool hampers their ability to access vital coding data quickly and accurately.

A professional medical association or healthcare organization with a large membership base requiring quick access to procedural coding information.

• Develop a mobile application that provides fast, easy, and searchable access to CPT codes, descriptions, and associated reimbursement rates.
• Enable users to search by procedure category, E&M type, keyword, or code, improving efficiency in referencing coding information.
• Incorporate features such as favoriting codes for quick future access and real-time admin updates for maintaining current information.
• Deploy the app on iOS and Android platforms to maximize accessibility for healthcare professionals worldwide.
• Build an admin backend that allows authorized personnel to manage and update coding data seamlessly.

• Search by Procedure Type: Users can browse and select procedure categories to view associated codes and fees.
• Search by E&M Types: Access specific E&M categories with detailed descriptions and related data.
• Keyword Search: Find codes and descriptions using flexible keyword searches with real-time matching.
• Favorite Codes: Save frequently used codes for quick access.
• Real-time Admin Panel: An administrative interface to enter, update, and manage coding and fee schedules dynamically.
• Multi-platform Deployment: Compatibility with iOS and Android devices using native or cross-platform development frameworks.

• Cloud-based backend database for storing CPT codes, descriptions, and fee schedules
• Admin portal for content management and updates
• App store deployment for iOS and Android

• Scalable architecture to accommodate future growth in data and users
• Secure data handling compliant with healthcare data regulations
• High performance with quick search response times (under 2 seconds per query)
• Offline access capability with synchronization when online

The implementation of a mobile, searchable CPT coding app is expected to significantly improve healthcare professionals' efficiency in locating and referencing procedural codes. This will potentially reduce billing errors, accelerate reimbursement processes, and increase overall productivity. Drawing from previous analogous projects, such a tool could be downloaded thousands of times, leading to widespread adoption and improved accuracy in medical coding workflows.