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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Medical Coding Pa...

The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) technology into daily work routines is quickly becoming commonplace. Health information is no exception, with several forms of autonomous coding systems already in development or available for implementation. Other AI and machine learning tools are also being created to enhance the industry. With technological advances on the horizon, it is natural for medical coders to wonder if artificial intelligence will eliminate or reduce the need for their specialized skills. A widely used and commonly accepted form of generative artificial intelligence used to answer questions is ChatGPT. To get insight...

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    Mastering Clinical Validation Challenges

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    Medical Coding Tips

    Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) Release o...

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    Coding Diabetes Mellitus with Assumed Conditions

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    FY 2025 ICD-10-CM Code Updates

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    May 13, 2024

    Sequencing the Diagnosis of Sepsis

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    Annual Code Updates

    FY 2025 ICD-10-CM Code Updates

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    FY 2025 ICD-10-PCS Code Updates

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released t...

    New ICD-10-CM Codes for Eating Disorders

    Recent updates to ICD-10-CM, effective October 1, 2024, have...

    2024 CPT Code Updates

    This is a summary of the new CPT codes and HOPPS changes for...

    Industry News

    Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) Release o...

    Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) which is CMS’ risk ...

    Coding Diabetes Mellitus with Assumed Conditions

    Diabetes can be a challenge for coders. ICD-10-CM does assum...

    FY 2025 ICD-10-CM Code Updates

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released t...

    Debridement Coding in ICD-10-PCS

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    Covid-19 Coding

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    Z Code Reporting for COVID-19

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    Update - Coding COVID-19 When the Test is Negative

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    AHA COVID FAQs for ICD-10-PCS & New Technology

    Coders are instructed, at this time, to follow the AHA Frequ...


    Query Tips

    Oct 11, 2023

    Query Tip: Avoiding a Leading Query – Don't Be Dir...

    "A leading query is one that is not supported by the clinica...

    Aug 23, 2019

    Query Tip: Writing a Query Question – Simple and C...

    The question asked in a physician query may be the most impo...

    Mar 04, 2024

    The Many Meanings of "Unable to Determine"

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    Sep 19, 2023

    How to Query for Pathology Results

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    Nov 14, 2022

    HIA Announces Multiple Promotions Amidst Continued...

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