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10 - How Might AI Affect Documentation, Coding and Compliance_Littenberg

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In a presentation titled "How Might AI Affect Documentation, Coding and Compliance?" by Glenn Littenberg MD, the potential impact of AI in healthcare is discussed. While AI has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of the healthcare industry, there are still uncertainties and challenges that need to be addressed.<br /><br />The presentation begins by mentioning a text-based AI called CHAT GPT, which was unable to create visual content but could provide a guide for designing an infographic about AI applications in healthcare.<br /><br />The presentation then explores how AI could assist in various stages of a patient visit, including making appointments, rooming, provider encounters, checkout, and documentation. AI could potentially improve efficiency and accuracy in these processes.<br /><br />The concept of "generative AI" and "large language models" is then introduced. These AI models are trained on extensive data and can predict words or images. They are guided by algorithms and subject to human input and review. While they are currently prone to producing false information, they are rapidly evolving.<br /><br />Recent examples in medicine show that AI can perform similarly to physicians in board exams and generate notes comparable to those written by physicians. AI has also demonstrated the capability to identify polyps during a colonoscopy.<br /><br />The presentation emphasizes that while there are AI CPT codes, there is currently no payment associated with them. It raises questions about who is responsible for training AI, designing and testing algorithms, and who owns the data. The potential benefits and impact on patient satisfaction, practitioner burnout, and job roles are also discussed.<br /><br />Regarding coding and billing, AI could potentially read notes and procedures in real time, follow algorithms to assign CPT codes and diagnoses, and generate billing forms. However, questions are raised about cost, accuracy, oversight, and compliance.<br /><br />The presentation concludes by highlighting the competition among big tech companies in developing the best AI assistant and raises concerns about equity, ethics, and transparency. The audience is encouraged to consider these issues and their potential implications for the healthcare industry.<br /><br />The presentation provides a glimpse into the potential benefits and challenges of implementing AI in healthcare and encourages further discussion and exploration of these topics.

Keywords

AI in healthcare

impact of AI

healthcare industry

AI applications

efficiency and accuracy

generative AI

large language models

AI in medicine

coding and billing

equity and ethics