Automated medical procedure coding and documentation system
US10402872B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for documenting and coding diagnostic and interventional procedures for hospital and physician reimbursement, and automating the process of documenting and coding so that the two steps are unified into a singular activity. The computer-based system provides a graphical user interface allowing the physician to input details pertinent to the diagnostic and interventional procedures in an interactive manner. The computer program provides active guidance that enforces specification of details required to justify medical necessity of each performed procedure. Based on the physician's procedure entry, the program generates the resulting CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes and their accompanying documentation, thereby eliminating the opportunity for error. The program produces reports ready for submission for reimbursement.
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