ICD-10 Codes vs MedlinePlus Genetics

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.44%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms631622
P95 · ms38984435
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedU.S. National Library of Medicine (see NLM terms)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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ICD-10 Codes vs MedlinePlus Genetics: common questions

Which is more reliable, ICD-10 Codes or MedlinePlus Genetics?

On our scheduled checks, ICD-10 Codes leads on measured uptime — ICD-10 Codes at 100% versus MedlinePlus Genetics at 99.44% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, ICD-10 Codes or MedlinePlus Genetics?

MedlinePlus Genetics has the lower median latency in our checks — ICD-10 Codes responds in 631 ms versus MedlinePlus Genetics at 622 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do ICD-10 Codes and MedlinePlus Genetics need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — ICD-10 Codes is callable with no signup, and MedlinePlus Genetics is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call ICD-10 Codes and MedlinePlus Genetics from the browser?

Yes — both ICD-10 Codes and MedlinePlus Genetics send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are ICD-10 Codes and MedlinePlus Genetics free for commercial use?

ICD-10 Codes has unclear commercial terms, and MedlinePlus Genetics has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.