5-minute guide
First API Call in 5 Minutes
Go from zero to a working Talon API integration in four steps.
1
Create your account
Sign up for a free account. No credit card required — you get free API calls every month.
Create Account2
Generate an API key
From your dashboard, click Create API Key. You'll see your full key once — copy it immediately.
Your new API key:
tln_test_a3xK9mP2vL8qR5nT1wY4bC7...Keys starting with tln_test_ are sandbox keys. They return realistic fake data and never charge credits — perfect for development.
3
Make your first call
Look up Aetna's requirements for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447):
curl
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://talonapi.dev/api/v1/rules?payer=aetna&cpt=27447"JavaScript
const response = await fetch(
"https://talonapi.dev/api/v1/rules?payer=aetna&cpt=27447",
{ headers: { "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY" } }
);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Python
import requests
response = requests.get(
"https://talonapi.dev/api/v1/rules",
params={"payer": "aetna", "cpt": "27447"},
headers={"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"}
)
print(response.json())You should see the full payer requirements including approval rates, documentation rules, and denial patterns.
Or try it right now in the API Playground — no code required.
4
Check your usage
Head to your dashboard to see:
- Total API calls and calls by endpoint
- Credits remaining (sandbox calls are free)
- Response latency and error rates
When you're ready for production, create a tln_live_ key and purchase credits.