| Is computer-assisted coding ready for inpatient use? Early indications are that it can improve productivity without sacrificing accuracy. | |
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PMID: 20666177 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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More hospitals are taking a serious look at computer-assisted coding (CAC). While CAC still requires human input, the latest technology--natural language processing that extracts code-related terms from electronic text--has helped boost productivity Both Eastern Maine Medical Center and Massachusetts General have documented shorter turnaround times in their coding tasks. |
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Authors:
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Ken Terry |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Healthcare informatics : the business magazine for information and communication systems Volume: 27 ISSN: 1050-9135 ISO Abbreviation: Healthc Inform Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-29 Completed Date: 2010-09-14 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9004557 Medline TA: Healthc Inform Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 22, 24 Citation Subset: H |
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Automation* Efficiency, Organizational* Forms and Records Control / standards* Humans Inpatients* Patient Participation* |
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