Comparison

CPT QuickRef vs My AAPC

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

Head to head
About

CPT QuickRef

This app provides a mobile reference for Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, aiding in accurate medical billing. It offers tools like an E/M Wizard and access to RVUs, global days, and illustrations to help healthcare professionals select appropriate codes.

Highlights
  • CPT code lookup
  • E/M Wizard for code selection
  • RVU and GPCI calculations
  • Global days reference
  • Color procedural illustrations
  • Vignettes for code descriptions
  • Favorites list for frequent codes
Features
Currently charting
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CPT® QuickRef from the American Medical Association The CPT QuickRef app puts all the coding and billing tools that you need in the palm of your hand. Developed by the American Medical Association (AMA), this on-the-go reference guide quickly helps you determine the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes to use for accurate billing. (This app provides suggested codes. Final code selection remains the responsibility of the individual user.) CPT QuickRef is the only official mobile app from the AMA – the source of the CPT codeset, and experts to provide authoritative information about CPT codes and proper use. E/M codes are the most frequently used codes and arguably the most difficult to assign. The E/M Wizard (included in the free trial and with any single or multiyear Coding & Billing Pack purchase) will help physicians and qualified health care professionals select the right code according to AMA and CMS coding guidelines The app includes a 14-day trial of full access, after which in-app purchase or activation is required. Choose a single year Coding and Billing Pack, • The latest information — Receive automatic when new relative value units (RVUs) and proprietary laboratory analysis (PLA) codes are released or when technical corrections are made to 2026 CPT codes • Favorites — Select the codes you use most and save them to your favorites list • Facility and non-facility RVUs — Use federal data on facility and non-facility work and practice expense values • GPCIs — Set your region’s geographic practice cost index to calculate accurate Medicare payment for each procedure • Global days — Reference the number of global days CMS assigns to a given procedure • Color illustrations — Better understand complex procedures with 200+ procedural illustrations • Clear references to CPT® Assistant articles — View article titles and tap for direct access with the CPT Assistant Archive add-on • Over 4,400 Vignettes – understand exactly what procedures each code represents with typical patient and service descriptions

About

My AAPC

Access key membership features and tools on the go. Manage your profile, track CEUs, monitor exam status, and stay updated on events and renewals.

Highlights
  • Secure login with AAPC account
  • Profile management
  • Membership information access
  • CEU Tracker
  • QR code scanning for CEUs
  • Exam status tracking
  • Event management
Features
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My AAPC allows you to access important membership features and tools in an easy-to-use mobile app. With My AAPC you can: • Log in securely using your AAPC account • Review and update your AAPC profile • Access membership information • Manage your CEUs through the CEU Tracker • Scan QR Codes on Certificates to earn CEUs • Track your exam status and get real-time updates for exams • View registered events and upcoming events • Take HBM Quizzes to earn CEUs • Get reminders and notifications for exams, events, renewals and more

Screenshots

CPT QuickRef4 screens
My AAPC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CPT QuickRef at 4.3 against My AAPC's 2.2. CPT QuickRef also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). My AAPC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, review sentiment, 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

Both are free to download. CPT QuickRef sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. My AAPC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CPT QuickRef holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 365 and 116 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of CPT QuickRef's written reviews are positive against 5% of My AAPC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CPT QuickRef ships an update every 6 weeks, My AAPC every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
CPT QuickRef versus My AAPC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCPT QuickRefMy AAPC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (365 ratings) — better2.2 (116 ratings)
Positive reviews10.8% of reviews — better5.2% of reviews
Number of ratings365 — better116
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAmerican Medical AssociationAAPC Corp

Customer experience

CPT QuickRef

All ratings365 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative15.1%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive10.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative84.6%

My AAPC

All ratings116 ratings
Positive24.1%
Neutral6.9%
Negative69.0%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive5.2%
Neutral7.8%
Negative87.0%

Bugs and requests

CPT QuickRef

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes when accessing modifiers or premium content
  • App freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • App refuses to open after updates
  • Search function returns no results for valid codes
  • Search only works with exact verbatim matches
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  • QR code scanning crashes the app
  • Restore purchase button non-functional
  • Account registration issues and login failures
  • Favorites disappear after updates
  • Premium content remains locked despite payment
  • App incompatible with iOS updates
  • Pending charges and billing issues not resolved
  • Content not updating despite claims of installation

Requested features

8 requests
  • Search feature that finds partial matches and synonyms
  • Ability to save and access favorites across sessions
  • Include figures and images from CPT manual
  • Advanced search with multiple filter options
  • Offline access to downloaded content
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  • Better code description formatting and readability
  • Service level calculator for E/M codes
  • Support for all medical specialties, not just E/M

My AAPC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

CPT QuickRef

One-time12
  • CPT E/M All Content 2017Free
  • CPT E/M All Content 2019Free
  • CPT E/M Premium Pack$9.99
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  • Coding and Billing Pack 2017$59.99
  • Single Year 2019$59.99
  • Single Year 2020$59.99
  • Single Year 2021$59.99
  • Single Year 2022$59.99
  • Single Year 2023$59.99
  • Single Year 2024$59.99
  • Single Year 2026$59.99
  • Single Year 2025$59.99
None

My AAPC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CPT QuickRef free?
CPT QuickRef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My AAPC free?
My AAPC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CPT QuickRef or My AAPC?
CPT QuickRef is rated higher. CPT QuickRef averages 4.3 out of 5 from 365 ratings, while My AAPC averages 2.2 from 116 ratings.
Do CPT QuickRef or My AAPC have ads?
Neither CPT QuickRef nor My AAPC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CPT QuickRef or My AAPC?
CPT QuickRef ships an update every 6 weeks, and My AAPC every 3 months. Most recently, CPT QuickRef was updated on September 21, 2026 and My AAPC on September 23, 2026.

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