Exploring LLMs for ICD Coding — Part 1

Exploring LLMs for ICD Coding — Part 1

Building automated clinical coding systems with LLMs

Clinical coding isn’t common parlance, but it significantly impacts everyone who interacts with the healthcare system in most countries. Clinical coding involves translating and mapping medical information from patient health records, such as diagnoses and procedures, into standardized numeric or alphanumeric codes. These codes are crucial for billing, healthcare analytics, and ensuring that patients receive appropriate care.

A representative workflow of automated ICD coding (Image …

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