BCBS study hospital billing reveals AI-driven coding boosts maternity costs by billions, impacting insurers and employers nationwide.

A new data analysis from Blue Cross Blue Shield shows how AI coding may be driving up the cost of health care.

Some limits on how the assessments are used for adding new diagnosis codes might be justified to ensure Medicare Advantage plans aren’t overpaid, researchers wrote. Under MA, insurers contract with ...

Medical coding requires a deep understanding of medical terminology and procedures, as well as the ability to make judgment calls when necessary. Human coders are better equipped to handle these tasks ...