Medical coding is going hybrid: Fathom featured in For the Record's Coding Corner

The For The Record Coding Corner spotlights everything from how to code certain conditions to the latest trends in the business.

Forward-thinking health systems and physician practices are implementing hybrid coding models to help coding teams take on more challenging tasks and harness the power of advanced technology. Fathom's Head of Coding Quality, Taylor (Ross) Webster (CPC, CCS), explores how a hybrid coding approach that uses AI automation and human expertise can streamline processes, enhance revenue cycle efficiency, and elevate patient care.

"Technology allows coders to give more detailed attention toward completing complex and unusual encounters, leaving the highest-volume and routine cases to automation. These complex encounters are often more stimulating and interesting for coders and allow them to use their expertise to ensure proper coding and reimbursement for what are often higher-dollar cases."

Read the full article from For the Record: Coding Corner.