GenAI for Medical Coders: Simplifying Documentation

Course Overview

Medical coders know the weight of precision. One mistake in documentation can lead to a domino effect of claim rejections, compliance issues, and wasted hours. But imagine this: You walk into work, your documentation is cleaner, your errors are fewer, and your confidence is higher—all because you know how to use Generative AI to your advantage. This beginner-friendly course brings GenAI to life for coders like you. Taught by a global learning and development expert with over 17 years in healthcare and financial services, the course demonstrates how GenAI can automate routine tasks, reduce documentation errors, and help you stay current with evolving compliance standards. You'll explore real-life case studies and see GenAI tools—such as the NCBO BioPortal Annotator, YesChat Medical Coder, and Codify by AAPC—in action. These platforms are purpose-built for medical coding and show how AI can streamline and enhance the documentation process. Whether you're just starting out in coding or you're a seasoned professional looking for smarter solutions, this course offers practical insights you can apply immediately. This course is designed for medical coders at all levels, from beginners to experienced professionals seeking smarter, more efficient ways to handle documentation. It also serves health information management professionals, clinical documentation improvement (CDI) specialists, coding supervisors, and quality auditors who want to stay ahead of the curve. If you're involved in coding, compliance, or documentation workflows, this course equips you with the tools to leverage Generative AI effectively in your role. To get the most out of this course, learners should have a basic understanding of healthcare documentation or a strong interest in the fundamentals of medical coding. No advanced technical skills are required. An internet-connected device is needed to explore and interact with GenAI tools demonstrated during the course. By the end of this course, learners will be able to describe the role and impact of Generative AI in medical coding workflows, explore and evaluate key tools such as YesChat Medical Coder and NCBO BioPortal Annotator, and apply AI to automate repetitive tasks while reducing documentation errors. Learners will also interpret real-world case studies to implement AI strategies that enhance compliance and efficiency in healthcare settings.