Tag: Coding Accuracy

Artificial Intelligence in Medical Coding

Artificial Intelligence Meets Medical Coding

  Medical billing and coding is an integral component of healthcare. The medical coding outsourcing market alone is projected to reach16.9 billion dollars by 2021. However, coding accuracy is an ongoing challenge. To maximize efficiency and accuracy of the medical coding process, companies are testing the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications. The current problem […]
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ICD-11 Coding System

ICD-11: The New Reality for Providers

Now is the time to begin preparing for the new code set. It is good to be back to talk about ICD-11. Yes, it’s a reality now, and all providers can start to get prepared for this significant new ICD-11 coding system. ICD-11 has been years in the making, and it is a result of […]
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ICD-11

ICD-11 Is Looming – 8 Steps To Prepare

The newest version of the International Classification of Diseases, ICD-11, is set to take effect in January 2022, according to Software Advice, a business solutions company. Software Advice created a timeline to help providers prepare for the transition: December 2019: Become familiar with the new International Classification of Diseases chapters and codes. January 2020: Communicate with revenue […]
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ICD-10 Coding Errors, Diagnostic Errors, Payment Reform. Coding Errors

ICD-10, Diagnostic Errors & Payment Reforms to Improve Diagnostic Accuracy

In October 2015, physicians across the United States transitioned from the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Ninth Revision to the tenth revision (ICD-10-CM, the US version of the World Health Organization [WHO] ICD-10). Although the ICD-10-CM was a new concept for physicians in the United States, the international variant has been available since […]
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