Becker's Healthcare January 15, 2025
Dawson Ballard, a coding auditor and educator for Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center who has more than 20 years experience in the profession, sees artificial intelligence coding platforms as beneficial.
“It’s not foolproof, but it can certainly increase productivity,” he told Becker’s.
Going the way of AI is a reality for health systems, but it is one on which they should do their due diligence, he said. And when choosing an AI coding platform, it is important to involve coders in the process.
“They’re going to be the ones that are going to be using this platform the most,” Mr. Ballard said. “So involve the coders in the process with your demos. Allow the coders to ask...