Comparison

Mobile Coder Orthopedics 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 Orthopedics

This mobile application assists orthopedic surgeons in efficiently identifying and applying CPT® codes. It features a graphical interface, text search, and the ability to mark favorite codes for quick access. Users can also email procedure reports directly from the app.

Highlights
  • Graphical interface for code selection
  • Text search for procedure codes
  • Favorite CPT® code functionality
  • Modifier application
  • Email procedure reports
  • Patient procedure logging
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NOW AVAILABLE: Subscription with 2026 CPT® Codes! -------------------------------------- Free to try before you buy! The first mobile CPT® billing application designed by an orthopedic surgeon for orthopedic surgeons. Streamlined and efficient, Mobile Coder puts an end to your coding troubles. Mobile Coder Orthopedics offers a unique graphical interface and several searching options to help you quickly identify the correct CPT® codes you’re looking for. Simply touch the relevant anatomic zone for tailored lists of CPT® codes that are easy to search. A handy text search is also provided as a powerful tool 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. Mobile Coder Orthopedics includes a comprehensive set of CPT® codes used by general orthopedic surgeons, foot specialists, and hand specialists. You can apply modifiers to your codes, and also use the same code multiple times for the same patient - great when more than one toe or finger is operated on, for example. In short, Mobile Coder Orthopedics offers the most complete list of codes and time-saving features currently available for use by any orthopedic surgeon. A full procedure report containing all patient identifying data, plus CPT® code(s), surgical 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 handy future use. Residents and anyone collecting cases for research or board recertification should find this useful. Please note: As downloaded, this is a lite version of Mobile Coder Orthopedics that allows a prospective buyer to sample the user interface and all App functionality, but is limited to one code per anatomic 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 10 general orthopedic zones: 1. Shoulder 2. Humerus/Elbow 3. Femur/Thigh/Knee 4. Forearm/Wrist 5. Hand/Finger 6. Pelvis/Hip 7. Tib-Fib/Ankle 8. Foot/Toes 9. E&M 10. Misc Codes PLUS these 12 foot specialist zones: 1. Phalanges 2. Metatarsal 1 3. Metatarsals 2-5 4. Midfoot 5. Hindfoot 6. Amputations 7. Arthrodesis 8. Tendons 9. E&M 10. Tibia-Fibula / Ankle 11. Nerve 12. Misc Codes PLUS these 14 hand specialist zones: 1. Arthrodesis / Amputation 2. Arthroscopy 3. Excision / Biopsy 4. Flaps / Replant 5. Forearm 6. Fracture 7. Graft / Transfer 8. Incision / Debridement 9. Nails 10. Repair / Closure 11. Tendon 12. Upper Arm / Elbow 13. Vessel / Nerve 14. Misc Codes If all you really need is support for foot and/or hand & upper extremity specialty codes, we have two separate, lower-cost companion Apps: Mobile Coder Foot & Ankle, and Mobile Coder Hand & Wrist. 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 Orthopedics - 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

Features
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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 Orthopedics4 screens
CBCS Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mobile Coder Orthopedics at Free against CBCS Prep's $19.99. Mobile Coder Orthopedics also leads on chart position (#192 vs unranked). CBCS Prep's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On 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 Orthopedics is free to download; CBCS Prep costs $19.99 up front. Mobile Coder Orthopedics sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per year. CBCS Prep asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Mobile Coder Orthopedics versus CBCS Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Coder OrthopedicsCBCS Prep
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating4.7 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB39 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPsygo LLCMedical Relevant Inc

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Mobile Coder Orthopedics

Subscriptions1
  • Full-Version for One Year$99.991 Year
One-time12
  • 2010 Foot Specialist Pack$29.99
  • 2010 Hand Specialist Pack$29.99
  • 2014 Full Version (last year's update)$69.99
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  • 2015 Full Version$69.99
  • 2010 Full Version$79.99
  • 2012 Full Version$79.99
  • 2016 Full Version (2017 coming soon)$79.99
  • 2017 Full Version + All CPT Code Updates$79.99
  • 2018 Full Version + New Codes$79.99
  • 2019 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 Orthopedics free?
Mobile Coder Orthopedics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CBCS Prep free?
CBCS Prep costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mobile Coder Orthopedics or CBCS Prep have ads?
Neither Mobile Coder Orthopedics nor CBCS Prep shows ads.

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