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December 02,2024
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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