CathDoc vs Medcode

CathDoc is the essential coding companion for interventional cardiologists. Designed by cardiologists, for cardiologists, this app streamlines procedure documentation and ensures accurate billing compliance with 2026 Medicare guidelines. KEY FEATURES: - 2026 Code Coverage Complete coverage of interventional cardiology codes including diagnostic catheterization, PCI, structural heart, TAVR, peripheral vascular, and mechanical circulatory support procedures. - Multi-Vessel PCI Support Easily document first, second, and third vessel interventions with proper coronary modifier assignment (LD, LC, RC, LM, RI) for Medicare billing compliance. - NEW 2026 Drug-Coated Balloon Codes Includes new codes with bundling guidance for IVUS/OCT imaging. - Redesigned Peripheral Vascular Codes Complete 2026 peripheral code overhaul with territory-based organization (Iliac, Femoral/Popliteal, Tibial/Peroneal, Inframalleolar) and lesion complexity differentiation. - RVU Calculator Real-time physician work RVU calculations with 2026 Medicare conversion factor ($36.04) for reimbursement estimates. - Coding Validation & Feedback Automatic detection of coding errors, missing vessel modifiers, and NCCI bundling conflicts. Modifier -59 guidance for same-day diagnostic cath with PCI. - What's New 2026 Reference Built-in educational guide explaining all major 2026 code changes for coronary, peripheral, and structural heart procedures, including official definitions. - HIPAA Compliant No patient names or PHI stored. Uses case IDs only for procedure documentation. - ICD-10 Indications Quick selection of common cardiac, peripheral, and structural heart procedure indications. - Moderate Sedation Tracking Built-in sedation time calculator with proper 99152/99153 code assignment. SUPPORTED PROCEDURE CATEGORIES: - Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization - Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) - Drug-Coated Balloon (NEW 2026) - Intravascular Imaging (IVUS/OCT) - Coronary Physiology (FFR/iFR/CFR) - Structural Heart (ASD, VSD, PFO, LAA closure) - TAVR (all access approaches) - Peripheral Vascular Interventions - Mechanical Circulatory Support (Impella, IABP, ECMO) Developed by Lumen Innovations for the interventional cardiology community.

MedCode is a medical codes reference app for healthcare professionals who need reliable lookup and clear context at the point of care. What you can do Search and browse medical codes quickly Open detailed code views with supporting information Save codes to Favorites for instant access Browse structured contents to move from topic to related codes Work more smoothly in low connectivity with offline-friendly data where available Who it’s for Physicians, residents, and other clinical staff who use medical codes for documentation, coding support, and day-to-day reference. Important MedCode is a reference tool. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment decisions.