| Literature DB >> 11079953 |
W C Morris, D T Heinze, H R Warner Jr, A Primack, A E Morsch, R E Sheffer, M A Jennings, M L Morsch, M A Jimmink.
Abstract
Accuracy and speed are imperative when it comes to coding medical records. Completely automated approaches to coding are faster than human coders, but are they as accurate? To measure accuracy, a "gold standard" is required; however, establishing a standard for medical records coding is problematic given the inherent ambiguity in some of the coding rules and guidelines. This paper presents statistics regarding the variability amongst experienced coders and compares this variability with an automated system, LifeCode. The authors conclude that LifeCode is as accurate as the human coders used in this study and offers the potential for increased coding consistency and productivity.Entities:
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Year: 2000 PMID： 11079953 PMCID： PMC2244078
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Proc AMIA Symp ISSN： 1531-605X