ICD10 Consult vs MDS Helper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ICD10 Consult
Access a comprehensive and current ICD-10-CM medical coding resource with flexible, natural language search. This app simplifies coding by understanding synonyms, acronyms, and variations in terminology, and allows for custom notes and quick access to frequently used codes.
- Flexible, natural language search
- Customizable code notes
- Cross-referenced acronyms and synonyms
- Simultaneous access to tabular and alphabetical indexes
- Reimbursement validity indicator
- ICD-9 to ICD-10 code conversion
- Favorites list with grouping
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ICD10 Consult puts the most searchable, complete, current ICD10-CM resource at your fingertips. With flexible search that speaks your language, a deep understanding of the codes, customizable code notes integrated into your search results, and more, this is the resource you wish your EMR provided. With ICD10 Consult, you’ll never have to flip through a 30 pound book or go hunting for a coding reference page again... nor will you scratch your head wondering which 'magic word' is in the code's name. • Modern, fast interface designed for iOS 26 — with full iPad split view, hardware keyboard, Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver support • Deep code analysis allows easy handling of laterality, encounter, and staging codes, letting the app do the work of finding the perfect code • Add your own custom notes to any code which will appear seamlessly within search results • Tens of thousands of medical acronyms and synonyms are transparently cross-referenced to let you search using the terms you are used to; e.g. "MI" to "Myocardial Infarction" • Search term flexibility understands that, for example, 'vertebrae' matches 'vertebra' and 'ovarian' matches 'ovary' • ICD-10 tabular and alphabetical indexes integrated and simultaneously accessed to maximize results • Instant linkage within code descriptions • Coding guidelines as well as section and chapter instructions tightly integrated • Know at-a-glance if a code is valid for reimbursement or if more specificity is needed • Browse diagnoses by chapter, section and subsection; search within specific hierarchies • Favorites list allows quick access to your most common codes, with groups to organize them • Add custom, searchable notes on a per-code basis The current 2026 ICD10-CM codes were effective October 1, 2025. The app draws the complete code database directly from the data files available at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). ICD10 Consult is ad supported to provide you with the current, up-to-date codes. In-App Purchase is available to disable ads. There are no bait-and-switch limited features.
MDS Helper
This app helps medical professionals calculate a specific 64 to 92 day window following a patient's prior assessment reference date. It is designed to aid in scheduling essential care during this critical period.
- Calculates 64-92 day assessment date span
- Assists in scheduling patient care
- Reference date determination
- User-friendly interface
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MDS Helper assists in determining the 64 to 92 date span after the prior ARD for a patient. It is extremely helpful for scheduling care during that window period.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MDS Helper at none against ICD10 Consult's 8. MDS Helper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). ICD10 Consult's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 3). On price 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
Both are free to download. ICD10 Consult sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. MDS Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.
MDS Helper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ICD10 Consult has 14K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ICD10 Consult ships an update monthly, MDS Helper every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ICD10 Consult | MDS Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (14K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 144 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evan Schoenberg | EJSmith |
Customer experience
ICD10 Consult
MDS Helper
Bugs and requests
ICD10 Consult
Reported bugs
3 issues- Search bar not registering user input
- App crashing on launch after recent update
- Sharing favorites feature not working
Requested features
3 requests- Cloud backup for user data
- Improved organization and clinical logic
- Option to disable ads in paid version
MDS Helper
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ICD10 Consult
- ICD9 Consult 2019 Upgrade$14.99
- ICD10 Consult 2020 Upgrade$14.99
- ICD10 Consult 2021 Pro Upgrade$19.99
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- ICD10 Consult 2022 Upgrade$19.99
- ICD10 Consult 2023 Upgrade$19.99
- ICD10 Consult 2024 Upgrade$19.99
- ICD10 Consult 2026 Upgrade$19.99
- ICD10 Consult Pro 2025 Upgrade$19.99
MDS Helper
No in-app purchases
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