A Review on Medical Coding in Healthcare
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Medical coding serves as a vital bridge connecting healthcare providers, insurance companies, and regulatory organizations, ensuring smooth communication and efficient operations within the healthcare ecosystem. This overview highlights the core objectives of medical coding, explores its transformative relationship with artificial intelligence (AI), and delves into key aspects such as the coding process, certification programs, the critical importance of accuracy, and opportunities for careers or entrepreneurship in this dynamic field. The advent of AI has dramatically reshaped the landscape of medical coding. By employing technologies like machine learning algorithms, AI has made the coding process more efficient and precise. Automated systems can now analyze vast amounts of healthcare data, translating complex narrative details into accurate medical codes with remarkable speed. This innovation not only accelerates the workflow but also significantly reduces the risk of errors, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of medical coding practices.
Author: Prateeksha Pawar*, Dr. B. V. Yadav
Language: English
Subfield: Health Information Management
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6911946212
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