Freed Coding Assistant strengthens reimbursement accuracy for independent practices. Moreover, Freed Coding Assistant ensures clinicians capture correct ICD-10 and CPT codes. Additionally, Freed Coding Assistant reduces documentation gaps and lowers denial risks. Freed launched Coding Assistant for over 26,000 clinicians. The Freed Coding Assistant improves clinical documentation and reimbursement accuracy. Furthermore, it supports independent practices facing rising financial pressure.
Coding pressures on independent practices
Independent practices often undercode without realizing it. Therefore, they lose rightful reimbursement for delivered care. Meanwhile, Medicare cut physician payments by 2.83% in 2025. In addition, operating costs increased by 3.5%, according to CMS. Consequently, financial pressure continues to rise across small practices. Moreover, incorrect coding leads to audits and underpayments. As a result, practices lose thousands annually due to errors.
“Unfortunately, in training we just don’t learn about coding — but it’s the lifeline of everyone’s livelihood,” said Dr. Boylston from Burlington Pediatrics. “With Coding Assistant, the variability has really tightened. Our providers are coding at a consistent and standardized level.”
Moreover, cases of bankruptcy hit a six-year peak in 2024. According to the Gibbins Advisors report, current levels exceed average historic figures in 2025. Thus, proper coding is crucial for economic sustainability.
The Operation of Freed Coding Assistant
Freed Coding Assistant gets embedded within regular clinical operations. Post-session, it reviews the notes and discussions. It then suggests ICD-10 and CPT codes with explanations. Additionally, it determines the correct E/M level automatically. In case of unclear documentation, it raises clarification queries. Finally, it updates the notes with a mere click by the clinicians. In addition, Freed Coding Assistant improves diagnosis accuracy and coding consistency. It also provides evidence for every coding suggestion. Therefore, clinicians understand each recommendation clearly.
“So many independent practices are fighting for survival,” said Erez Druk, CEO and co-founder of Freed. “They’re already delivering quality care. We ensure they get paid fairly for that.”
Moreover, Coding Assistant is included in Premier and Group plans. Importantly, it comes at no additional cost. There is no need for an IT infrastructure or API integration. Furthermore, administrators receive a coding performance dashboard. They analyze trends and find areas for improvement. Therefore, coding becomes more efficient in the future. Lastly, Freed Coding Assistant promotes audit preparedness and clarity. This will allow practices to justify their coding decisions convincingly. Ultimately, reimbursement precision is achieved.
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