Getting Started
Quick Start
Get up and running with MedRef in under 5 minutes. This guide will walk you through getting your API key and making your first request.
1. Get Your API Key
Sign up for a free account to get your API key. The free tier includes 1,000 requests per month.
Create your account2. Install the SDK (Optional)
Install our official SDK for the best developer experience, or use the REST API directly.
npm
npm install @medref/sdkpip
pip install medref3. Make Your First Request
Here's how to look up a CPT code using the API:
TypeScript
import MedRef from '@medref/sdk';
const medref = new MedRef('YOUR_API_KEY');
// Look up a CPT code
const result = await medref.cpt.get('99213');
console.log(result);
// {
// code: '99213',
// description: 'Office or other outpatient visit...',
// category: 'E/M',
// effective_date: '2024-01-01',
// rvu: { work: 1.30, pe: 1.46, mp: 0.10 }
// }4. Explore the API
Now that you've made your first request, explore our other endpoints:
- HCPCS & CPT Codes - Search and retrieve procedure codes
- ICD-10 Codes - Diagnosis and procedure code lookup
- Medicare Fee Schedules - MPFS, OPPS, IPPS rates
- NPI Registry - Provider lookup