Comparison

Mobile Coder Anesthesia vs CBCS Prep

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

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About

Mobile Coder Anesthesia

This app simplifies anesthesiology billing by providing a mobile CPT® code directory. Quickly find and apply codes, add modifiers and notes, and generate detailed reports for your billing department. Ideal for tracking cases for research or recertification.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive CPT® code directory
  • Graphical interface for code selection
  • Text search for specific procedures
  • Favorite code identification
  • Modifier application
  • Emailable procedure reports
  • Offline data export
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NOW AVAILABLE: Subscription with 2026 CPT® Codes! -------------------------------------- Free to try before you buy! Streamlined and efficient, Mobile Coder is a mobile CPT® billing App that puts an end to anesthesiology coding troubles. Mobile Coder Anesthesia includes a comprehensive set of CPT® codes used by anesthesiologists. Via a simple graphical interface and several search options, you can quickly create a patient file, and then find and apply the CPT® codes you’re looking for to that patient. Simply touch the relevant anatomic zone to quickly and easily locate tailored lists of CPT® codes for that zone. A handy text search offers a powerful way to target the correct procedure codes. Another convenient feature allows you to identify "favorite" CPT® codes, so common procedures can be pulled up very quickly. You can apply modifiers to your codes, and add extra notes to each code you use in case extra details would help your billing department. A full procedure report containing all patient identifying data, plus CPT® code(s), assistants, location and date of surgery can be emailed directly to your biller or any email address from within the App. Patient procedure details can be logged and stored for convenient reference. Residents and anyone collecting cases for research or board recertification should find the logging feature useful. Want to track your Mobile Coder data offline? An export feature provides an easy way to export your data out of Mobile Coder Anesthesia and into a spreadsheet. Please note: As downloaded, this is a lite version of Mobile Coder Anesthesia that allows a prospective buyer to sample the user interface and all App functionality, but is limited to one code per body zone sub-category. If you like it, please consider upgrading to the full version via our In-App store for a comprehensive set of CPT® codes for these twenty anesthesiology zones: 1. Head 2. Neck 3. Spine and Spinal Cord 4. Thorax 5. Intrathoracic 6. Upper Abdomen 7. Lower Abdomen 8. Pelvis (Except Hip) 9. Perineum 10. Shoulder and Axilla 11. Upper Arm and Elbow 12. Forearm, Wrist, and Hand 13. Upper Leg (Except Knee) 14. Knee and Popliteal Area 15. Lower Leg (Below Knee) 16. Obstetric 17. Radiological Procedures 18. Burn Excisions or Debridement 19. E & M 20. Other Procedures Please note that the price of the full version includes a required per-user royalty paid to the AMA to use CPT® codes in a licensed electronic product per code year. Thank you for choosing Mobile Coder Anesthesia - we appreciate your business! ----------------------------------- Coming soon: Mobile Coder Hospitalist & several other specialties. ----------------------------------- Have a question? Find a major or minor problem? Got a great suggestion? Please let us know by emailing us at: support@psygo.com -----------------------------------

About

CBCS Prep

Prepare for your Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam with comprehensive practice tests and detailed explanations. This resource covers all exam domains, including billing processes, insurance claims, coding integration, and regulatory compliance. It offers a structured learning pathway designed to support first-attempt success without any in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Built around CBCS exam domains
  • Passing guarantee
  • Full-length practice exams
  • Claims processing scenarios
  • Reimbursement and payer rules review
  • Privacy, compliance, and regulatory content
  • Coding-billing integration exercises
  • Performance tracking and analytics
Features
Currently charting
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This exam preparation resource is designed for candidates pursuing the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) credential. Developed around recognized CBCS exam domains, it focuses on billing processes, insurance claims, coding integration, reimbursement structures, and documentation accuracy within healthcare administrative environments. The content reflects current billing and coding standards, covering claim life cycles, insurance terminology, payment methodologies, coding–billing coordination, privacy regulations, and error resolution. All included materials are provided with no in-app purchases or subscription requirements. The latest update includes enhanced claim-processing scenarios, expanded payer-rules questions, updated revenue cycle modules, and clearer explanations to reinforce billing accuracy and regulatory understanding. Core Features: • Built Around CBCS Exam Domains
Covers insurance plans, claims preparation, coding interaction, reimbursement systems, compliance guidelines, and payment follow-up procedures. • Passing Guarantee
A structured learning pathway designed to support first-attempt success. • Full-Length CBCS Practice Exams
Multiple tests that reflect the format, style, and difficulty of the official CBCS exam. • Claims Processing Scenarios
Applied practice involving claim creation, denial analysis, eligibility verification, appeal preparation, and correction of coding–billing mismatches. • Reimbursement and Payer Rules Review
Includes Medicare, Medicaid, commercial plans, managed care concepts, payment timelines, and fee schedule basics. • Privacy, Compliance, and Regulatory Content
Coverage of HIPAA, documentation standards, fraud and abuse prevention, and audit readiness. • Coding–Billing Integration Exercises
Strengthen understanding of how ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes interface with billing systems and reimbursement outcomes. • Detailed Answer Explanations
Rationales clarify processes, regulations, and administrative expectations. • Performance Tracking and Analytics
Domain-level insights help identify strengths, gaps, and overall exam readiness. No In-App Purchases: All modules, exams, and workflow scenarios are fully included in the app. Ideal For: • CBCS certification candidates • Billing and coding students • Medical office and administrative professionals • Revenue cycle staff seeking certification • Individuals preparing for credentialing or recertification Why This Resource: This exam prep solution provides a complete review of tasks essential to accurate billing and coding coordination. Emphasizing regulatory compliance, claim-flow accuracy, and reimbursement knowledge, it equips learners with the skills needed for CBCS certification and day-to-day administrative performance.

Screenshots

Mobile Coder Anesthesia4 screens
CBCS Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mobile Coder Anesthesia at Free against CBCS Prep's $19.99. CBCS Prep's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

Mobile Coder Anesthesia is free to download; CBCS Prep costs $19.99 up front. Mobile Coder Anesthesia sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per year. CBCS Prep asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for Mobile Coder Anesthesia against 1.0 for CBCS Prep. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mobile Coder Anesthesia versus CBCS Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Coder AnesthesiaCBCS Prep
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#189 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB39 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPsygo LLCMedical Relevant Inc

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Mobile Coder Anesthesia

Subscriptions1
  • Full-Version for One Year$99.991 Year
One-time8
  • 2017 Full Version$79.99
  • 2018 Full Version + New Codes$79.99
  • 2019 Full Version + New Codes$89.99
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  • 2020 Full Version + New Codes$89.99
  • 2021 Full Version + New Codes$89.99
  • 2022 Full Version + New Codes$89.99
  • 2023 Full Version + New Codes$89.99
  • 2024 Full Version + New Codes$89.99
None

CBCS Prep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile Coder Anesthesia free?
Mobile Coder Anesthesia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CBCS Prep free?
CBCS Prep costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Coder Anesthesia or CBCS Prep?
Mobile Coder Anesthesia and CBCS Prep are both rated 1.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Mobile Coder Anesthesia or CBCS Prep have ads?
Neither Mobile Coder Anesthesia nor CBCS Prep shows ads.

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