# CPT QuickRef

> Official AMA mobile app for CPT coding and medical billing reference. (iPhone/iPad app by American Medical Association.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpt-quickref/id426712025 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [American Medical Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/397241809)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 365 App Store ratings · 65 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpt-quickref/id426712025/reviews.md

## What is CPT QuickRef?

CPT® QuickRef from the American Medical Association

The CPT QuickRef app puts all the coding and billing tools that you need in the palm of your hand. Developed by the American Medical Association (AMA), this on-the-go reference guide quickly helps you determine the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes to use for accurate billing. (This app provides suggested codes. Final code selection remains the responsibility of the individual user.)

CPT QuickRef is the only official mobile app from the AMA – the source of the CPT codeset, and experts to provide authoritative information about CPT codes and proper use. E/M codes are the most frequently used codes and arguably the most difficult to assign. The E/M Wizard (included in the free trial and with any single or multiyear Coding & Billing Pack purchase) will help physicians and qualified health care professionals select the right code according to AMA and CMS coding guidelines

The app includes a 14-day trial of full access, after which in-app purchase or activation is required. Choose a single year Coding and Billing Pack, 

• The latest information — Receive automatic when new relative value units (RVUs) and proprietary laboratory analysis (PLA) codes are released or when technical corrections are made to 2026 CPT codes
• Favorites — Select the codes you use most and save them to your favorites list
• Facility and non-facility RVUs — Use federal data on facility and non-facility work and practice expense values
• GPCIs — Set your region’s geographic practice cost index to calculate accurate Medicare payment for each procedure
• Global days — Reference the number of global days CMS assigns to a given procedure
• Color illustrations — Better understand complex procedures with 200+ procedural illustrations
• Clear references to CPT® Assistant articles — View article titles and tap for direct access with the CPT Assistant Archive add-on
• Over 4,400 Vignettes – understand exactly what procedures each code represents with typical patient and service descriptions

## Key features

- CPT code lookup
- E/M Wizard for code selection
- RVU and GPCI calculations
- Global days reference
- Color procedural illustrations
- Vignettes for code descriptions
- Favorites list for frequent codes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CPT E/M Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coding and Billing Pack 2017 | $59.99 | one-time |
| CPT E/M All Content 2017 | Free | one-time |
| CPT E/M All Content 2019 | Free | one-time |
| Single Year 2019 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Single Year 2020 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Single Year 2021 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Single Year 2022 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Single Year 2023 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Single Year 2024 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Single Year 2026 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Single Year 2025 | $59.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #196 in Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

## What do users think of CPT QuickRef?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 User-friendly navigation and interface
- 📚 Comprehensive CPT code reference at fingertips
- 💼 Useful for medical professionals and coders
- 🔄 Annual updates available at reasonable cost

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive pricing model with hidden costs
- 🚫 Misleading free app listing with paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🔒 Access locked after purchase without recourse
- 📵 Non-responsive customer support
- 🔍 Poor search functionality and limitations
- ❌ Missing content and incomplete code databases
- 📉 App breaks after updates
- 🚫 No refund policy despite non-functional product
- ⚠️ Subscription model confusion and deceptive practices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing modifiers or premium content
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- App refuses to open after updates
- Search function returns no results for valid codes
- Search only works with exact verbatim matches
- QR code scanning crashes the app
- Restore purchase button non-functional
- Account registration issues and login failures
- Favorites disappear after updates
- Premium content remains locked despite payment
- App incompatible with iOS updates
- Pending charges and billing issues not resolved
- Content not updating despite claims of installation

**Most requested features**

- Search feature that finds partial matches and synonyms
- Ability to save and access favorites across sessions
- Include figures and images from CPT manual
- Advanced search with multiple filter options
- Offline access to downloaded content
- Better code description formatting and readability
- Service level calculator for E/M codes
- Support for all medical specialties, not just E/M

## Recent user reviews (10 of 65)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpt-quickref/id426712025/reviews.md

### 1/5 — frozen. reinstalled.  frozen

*2025-02-22, version 4.5.5*

installed 2025.  used for years.  won’t work. no one to talk to.  useless 60 bucks lost.

### 1/5 — Nothing works in full paid!

*2025-01-29*

I paid for the full version and every time I try to look at a modifier the app shuts down, would be well worth it...if it worked! Junk!

### 3/5 — Not perfect but good

*2024-02-29*

Spent an hour finding the codes I need but the fav option doesn’t work. I cannot keep going through all the codes everytime. Defeats the purpose of having the app. The explanation tab also has some glitches with always starting out with the wrong section.
Overall it’s ok but for what it gives me now, I would rather have the physical book.

### 1/5 — App not giving option to buy it.

*2024-02-05*

I cannot find the option to pay for it. Thee free trial only lasted 1 day last month. I still want to buy it, since it’s the only such app I know of.

### 5/5 — DO NOT BUY

*2022-12-25, version 4.3.2*

This App does nothing it states and certainly nothing that cost $89.99 only to out you have to purchase other access for $39.99 code assistance which is articles that can be found in Google. And to top it off NO REFUNDS. I tried emailing them no response at all. Still fighting with my bank over this

Update 12/25 Apple has restricted my debit because of this app from August 26th. It still shows a pending charge that was never paid! This app is clear fraud they are charging hundreds for informations that is searchable on Google if you don’t know any better. Wish I did before downloading this apps. Days and months trying to resolve this issue

### 1/5 — App is not working despite software update

*2022-11-16, version 4.3.1*

As above

### 5/5 — Update flopped

*2022-11-15*

There was an update to the app and now it refuses to open. I even deleted it and then downloaded it again and it still refuses to open.

### 1/5 — Thieves

*2022-10-14*

You can download the app but if you want to look at anything, you get a message to pay $60 dollars a month. NO THANKS! Not worth it.

### 1/5 — DO NOT BUY THIS APP

*2022-01-19*

I have now paid for the app twice. Once by purchasing the CPT book directly from the AMA. The app worked for approximately 9 months and then just stopped. After removing it and downloading it a second time, I decided to purchase the premium access to see if that helped. I am logged in and it shows as installed, but I still cannot access the codes. I contacted the AMA for a refund for the unsupported app, and they responded that they will not refund the money and I will need to petition Apple for a refund. As usual, the AMA shows what a garbage society it is.

### 3/5 — Just starting using it, more updates to come

*2021-10-13, version 4.2.0*

First time user and I spent the money to view all years available.  So far, I am not happy.  I have already ran into a code that was added 9/22 but has not been updated in this app.  I am unable to locate the effective date.  Otherwise it is pretty easy to navigate and gives quite a bit of information.  I will update my review after a little time.

## Frequently asked questions about CPT QuickRef

### What does the CPT QuickRef app do?

CPT QuickRef is an official mobile application from the American Medical Association (AMA) that serves as an on-the-go reference for Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. It helps healthcare professionals determine the correct codes for accurate medical billing and provides detailed information about each code.

### What are the key features of CPT QuickRef?

Key features include a comprehensive CPT code lookup, an E/M Wizard to assist with selecting the most appropriate Evaluation and Management codes, access to Facility and non-facility RVUs, Geographic Practice Cost Index (GPCI) settings, global days information, and over 200 color illustrations for complex procedures. It also includes over 4,400 vignettes to clarify code descriptions.

### How much does CPT QuickRef cost?

The app offers a 14-day free trial for full access. After the trial period, an in-app purchase or activation is required. Users can choose to purchase a single-year Coding and Billing Pack for continued access to the latest information and features.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for physicians and qualified healthcare professionals who are responsible for coding and billing procedures. It is also beneficial for medical coders and anyone involved in the process of assigning CPT codes for healthcare services.

### Can I access CPT Assistant articles through this app?

Yes, the app provides clear references to CPT Assistant articles. While article titles are visible, direct access to the full content requires the CPT Assistant Archive add-on, which can be purchased separately.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.6.0 — 2026-08-17

Added "Clinical Examples in Radiology" content.

### 4.5.9 — 2025-10-28

2026 Content.

### 4.5.8 — 2025-04-23

Product images updated.

### 4.5.7 — 2025-04-09

Minor UI updates.

### 4.5.6 — 2025-04-02

Fixes to EM Wizard category selection.

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