Metadata API Overview¶
The Metadata APIs provide access to reference data and lookup tables used throughout the EMR system. These endpoints help you retrieve standardized codes, classifications, and supporting data for clinical documentation and billing.
Available Endpoints¶
ICD Codes¶
- Search ICD Codes - Search for ICD (International Classification of Diseases) codes by query, specialty, or payer type
Referring Physicians¶
- List Referring Physicians - Retrieve a list of referring physicians for patient referrals
Common Use Cases¶
Clinical Documentation¶
- Search for appropriate ICD codes when documenting patient conditions
- Validate diagnosis codes for billing and insurance purposes
- Filter codes by medical specialty for relevant results
Patient Management¶
- Look up referring physicians when processing patient referrals
- Maintain consistent reference data across the system
Integration Workflows¶
- Validate external data against standardized code sets
- Ensure compliance with medical coding standards
- Support automated billing and claims processing
Getting Started¶
All Metadata API endpoints require authentication via Bearer token. See the Authentication Guide for details on obtaining and using API tokens.
Response Format¶
All Metadata API responses follow the standard format:
Related Documentation¶
- Appointments API - For using ICD codes in appointment creation
- Webhooks - For receiving updates when metadata changes