# VisitCoding

> Medical E&M CPT® code calculator for professional evaluation and management. (iPhone/iPad app by Chris Marcellino MD LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visitcoding/id819787890 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chris Marcellino MD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161719220)
- Category: Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-02-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visitcoding/id819787890/reviews.md

## What is VisitCoding?

VisitCoding is free education tool for Evaluation and Management CPT® code calculation by medical professionals. The calculator uses a patent pending approach that prompts the user for the the components Medicare requires to justify the levels of care. This app dynamically calculates the E&M code as you enter in the components of the visit, allowing you to be efficient with what you enter in the note, while maximizing the code level for what is appropriate to the visit. 

• Updated to use the 2021 Outpatient non-consult MDM revisions
• For other visits, choose between the 1995 and 1997 CMS guidelines (both are acceptable to Medicare and insurers)
• Native support for the iPhone, iPad and now the new Macs
• Creates a list of visits for each day with the CPT® codes and RVU values displayed
• Supports virtually all visit types, including inpatient and outpatient, new and return visits and nursing home visits
• Learn to enter exactly what you need to get paid for the visit
• Watch the effect each component has on the final code level
• Demonstrates the importance of some of the less appreciated components of the visit such as the differential diagnosis, the review of history from a family member, or the clinician’s own brief review of a study
• Useful for instruction as well as for everyday use
• Support for emailing visit information and CPT® codes
• Stores the visits for future reference
• Integrates important tips and CMS E&M Guidelines can be viewed within the app for reference

Most clinicians undercode. This can arise from confusion with the complexity and vague language of the CMS E&M Guidelines. It also can be the result of coding by time, which will virtually always undervalue the visit. By experimenting with entering the components of the visit into the app, the clinician can learn the most efficient way to document a visit and then spend the rest of the time giving the patient what they need. The clinician can then also tailor the remainder of the documentation more informally so it is optimized to be useful for clinical care.

The app is based on the 1995, 1997 and 2021 CMS Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services, annually updated Current Procedural Technology® RVU tables.

While every effort has been made to ensure that calculations are accurate and in accordance with the guidelines and code books, use of this application is entirely at your own risk. This application should only be used by trained medical professionals and all results should be double checked by coding professionals. Use of the app requires acceptance of the terms of use that are included with the application. 

Chris Marcellino, MD
Dave Shewmon, MD
(Chris Marcellino MD LLC)

(CPT® is Copyright 2017-2021 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.)

## Key features

- E&M CPT® code calculation
- Supports 1995, 1997, and 2021 CMS guidelines
- Dynamic code level calculation
- List of daily visits with CPT® codes and RVU values
- Support for various visit types
- Email visit information and CPT® codes
- Integrated tips and CMS E&M Guidelines

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visitcoding/id819787890/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Outdated

*2023-08-17*

It would be very helpful, however it’s outdated, Medicare guidelines changed in 2023, and this app does not reflect those changes. It’s been over 6 months!

### 5/5 — Excellent resource

*2021-05-31, version 2.0.1*

This app has been extremely helpful to me in my solo practice. Unlike the mega networks, I cannot afford to pay someone to do my coding. This app is easy to use and stood up to a Medicare audit. Thanks!

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2020-05-03, version 1.7*

Should be provided by CMS to all providers

### 5/5 — Excellent!

*2017-11-07, version 1.7*

Easy interface; allows quick understanding of how to appropriately capture complexity of care that is delivered.

### 2/5 — Worked great until update

*2015-03-29, version 1.6*

This app is easy to navigate and a great way to keep track of daily charges and total RVUs, but since the update it won't allow you to give details of the exam. Without completing the exam portion on subsequent visits it's considered an incomplete entry and won't give an overall billing decision and RVU amount. Since the app never allowed you to enter discharges or critical care charges with this change it now renders this app useless for me since I can only track initial visits.

### 5/5 — useful

*2014-06-22, version 1.1*

It can change how you think about coding, for office and inpatient visits. --Chris

### 5/5 — Great for learning, but also for teaching

*2014-02-20, version 1.0*

Really useful to learn the value of the components.  Play with it to realize what your maximum code should be, it calculates the results on the fly.

## Frequently asked questions about VisitCoding

### What is VisitCoding used for?

VisitCoding is a free education tool designed for medical professionals to calculate Evaluation and Management (E&M) CPT® codes. It helps users understand and maximize the code level for patient visits based on required components.

### What coding guidelines does VisitCoding support?

VisitCoding supports the 1995 and 1997 CMS guidelines for most visits, and it has been updated to use the 2021 Outpatient non-consult MDM revisions. It also incorporates annually updated Current Procedural Technology® RVU tables.

### Can VisitCoding be used on multiple devices?

Yes, VisitCoding offers native support for iPhone, iPad, and Macs, allowing medical professionals to use it across their preferred Apple devices.

### How does VisitCoding help with documentation?

The app helps clinicians learn to enter the exact components needed to be properly reimbursed for a visit. By experimenting with the calculator, users can see the effect of each component on the final code level and optimize their documentation.

### Does VisitCoding have ads?

The provided data does not indicate the presence of advertisements within the VisitCoding application.

### Is VisitCoding suitable for beginners?

Yes, VisitCoding is useful for instruction as well as everyday use. It demonstrates the importance of various visit components and helps users understand the complexity of CMS E&M Guidelines.

### What is the update frequency for VisitCoding?

The app was last updated on January 20, 2021, with version 2.0.1. While specific update frequency is not detailed, it incorporates annual RVU table updates and guideline revisions.

### Who developed VisitCoding?

VisitCoding was developed by Chris Marcellino MD LLC, with contributions from Chris Marcellino, MD, and Dave Shewmon, MD.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2021-01-20

Bug fixes for iPad. 
Since version 2.0, VisitCoding has support for 2021 Outpatient medical decision making revisions when the visit date is on or after January 1st, 2021. (Existing ED and outpatient consult visit types use the existing formula.) Also returns the RVU value based on the year of the visit for recent years.

### 2.0 — 2021-01-13

Support for 2021 Outpatient medical decision making revisions when the visit date is on or after January 1st, 2021. (Existing ED and outpatient consult visit types use the existing formula.)
Returns the RVU value based on the year of the visit for available years.

### 1.9 — 2021-01-07

Support for 2021 Outpatient Medical Decision Making revisions.

### 1.8.2 — 2020-12-19

Fix Dark Mode on iOS 13.0 and later, and improve reference file viewing.

### 1.8 — 2020-12-18

Updates to fix visual issues on recent versions of iOS.
This version does not support the 2021 CPT E/M Office Visit coding and critical care time.

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