Comparison

ICD 10 Coding Guide vs AAPC CIC Prep

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ICD 10 Coding Guide

Quickly find the latest ICD-10 medical codes with this offline mobile app. Search by code, disease, injury, drug, or keyword. Features include color-coded trees, notes, highlights, and favorites for efficient code assignment.

Highlights
  • Offline ICD-10-CM code access
  • Rapid search by code, disease, or keyword
  • Color-keyed Code Trees
  • Notes and highlights
  • Favorites for quick access
  • Companion website
Features
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** Fast & accurate lookup of the latest ICD-10 Codes ** ICD-10 CODING GUIDE is a powerful mobile app developed by Unbound Medicine, an award-winning health care information provider with more than 5 million users worldwide. Featuring the latest ICD-10-CM data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), this premium app helps you quickly identify the most appropriate code on your smartphone or tablet — with rapid search by code, disease, injury, drug, or keyword. No internet access is required after initial content download. FEATURES • Access to all ICD-10-CM codes • Code and keyword search for fast discovery • Color-keyed Code Trees for accurate code assignment • Make notes and highlights within any entry • 'Favorites' for bookmarking commonly used codes • Companion website for desktop convenience FREE TRIAL: What To Expect • First-time users are offered a Free Trial of Unbound's complete ICD-10 Coding Guide • After the Free Trial period ends, your iTunes account will be charged $9.99 for a one-year subscription unless you have turned off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the free trial ends. • To manage your subscriptions, open Apple's "Settings" app, tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen, tap Subscriptions, then tap the subscription you wish to manage. • NOTE: if you choose not to purchase a subscription, content will no longer be viewable after the free-trial period ends. Subscription Renewals • Your subscription will automatically renew annually and your iTunes account will be charged $9.99 unless auto-renew is turned off 24 hours prior to the end of the one-year period. • If you choose not to renew, you can continue to use the product but will not receive content updates. • To manage your subscriptions, open Apple's "Settings" app, tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen, tap Subscriptions, then tap the subscription you wish to manage. Unbound Privacy Policy: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/privacy Unbound Medicine Terms of Use: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/end_user_license_agreement

About

AAPC CIC Prep

Features
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Prepare for your Certified Inpatient Coder exam with confidence using Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC Prep), the complete mobile study companion for aspiring and professional medical coders. This app is designed to help you master the knowledge and coding skills required to pass the AAPC CIC exam, including inpatient facility coding, anatomy, medical terminology, and regulatory compliance. Whether you are studying at home, at work, or on the go, CIC Prep provides everything you need to learn efficiently and pass on your first attempt. Developed by certified coding experts and healthcare educators, all practice questions and explanations are aligned with the latest AAPC CIC exam objectives and hospital coding guidelines. Key Features * Comprehensive Question Bank: Access hundreds of updated, exam-style questions covering ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and inpatient reimbursement methodologies. * Full-Length Mock Exams: Simulate the real AAPC CIC exam with timed practice tests and realistic question formats. * Study by Domain: Focus your learning on key inpatient coding topics such as diagnosis coding, procedure coding, and DRG assignment. * Detailed Explanations: Strengthen understanding with clear, expert-written rationales and coding references. * Progress Analytics: Track your scores, identify strengths and weaknesses, and monitor your readiness over time. * Updated Content: Materials are regularly reviewed to reflect the latest inpatient coding standards and AAPC guidelines. * Offline Access: Study anytime, anywhere, even without an internet connection. Advance your medical coding career and become a certified inpatient coding professional. Study smarter and achieve success with Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC Prep)

Screenshots

ICD 10 Coding Guide4 screens
AAPC CIC Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ICD 10 Coding Guide at Free against AAPC CIC Prep's $19.99. AAPC CIC Prep's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ICD 10 Coding Guide is free to download; AAPC CIC Prep costs $19.99 up front. ICD 10 Coding Guide sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. AAPC CIC Prep asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ICD 10 Coding Guide versus AAPC CIC Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterICD 10 Coding GuideAAPC CIC Prep
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating4.4 (167 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings167 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB73 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperUnbound Medicine, Inc.Medical Relevant Inc

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ICD 10 Coding Guide

Subscriptions1
  • ICD-10-CM Coding Guide14 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

AAPC CIC Prep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ICD 10 Coding Guide free?
ICD 10 Coding Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AAPC CIC Prep free?
AAPC CIC Prep costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ICD 10 Coding Guide or AAPC CIC Prep have ads?
Neither ICD 10 Coding Guide nor AAPC CIC Prep shows ads.

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