Adapting to Evolving ICD-10-CM Guidelines in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
ICD10monitor August 28, 2023
In the ever-evolving world of healthcare coding, professionals must stay abreast of the latest updates to the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM). This dynamic coding system is vital for recording diagnoses, conditions, and other health-related information.
With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in healthcare, the ICD-10-CM coding landscape is undergoing significant change. AI is impacting various healthcare facets, from diagnostics to personalized treatment plans. Particularly in coding, AI holds great promise to transform how coding professionals interpret clinical documentation and assign codes.
Machine learning, a subset of AI, can sift through vast data sets to detect patterns and support coding decisions. This automation leads to improvements in accuracy, reduced manual effort, and the capacity...