Autonomous coding: Change management and empowerment
August 21, 2025 | Brytani Griner and MeChelle Walker
AI is transforming medical coding from manual workflows to smarter, more efficient processes. But with new technology comes change for coders. Discover how automation empowers coders to focus on complex cases and denials prevention – driving smarter workflows and better patient outcomes.
Healthcare organizations are facing increasing documentation complexity, regulatory demands, staffing challenges, etc. AI tools are really going to help streamline coding workflows by automating those routine tasks. They are going to improve our accuracy, help us with reducing denials and allow our coders to focus on those complex cases and strategic oversight of the coding workflow process.
Brytani Griner, vice president of coding services, Ensemble Health Partners