Most independent practices undercode without realizing it. Freed makes sure they're paid for the care they actually deliver.

Freed, the AI clinical documentation platform serving 26,000+ clinicians, today announced Coding Assistant, an AI tool that helps independent practices capture accurate reimbursement from every patient encounter. The feature generates ICD-10 and CPT codes at the appropriately justified E/M level while automatically strengthening documentation to reduce denial risk.

The coding crisis crushing small practices

Most physicians get zero coding education in medical school. Yet miscoded encounters can cause underpayments, audits, or denials that cost practices thousands annually.

"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."

Independent practices are caught between rising costs and falling reimbursement. Medicare cut physician payments 2.83% in 2025 while operating costs are projected to rise 3.5%, per CMS. Payers are demanding more specific documentation than ever, and practice bankruptcies hit a six-year high in 2024, staying above historical norms in 2025, according to Gibbins Advisors.

Freed's solution: Your built-in coding strategist

Coding Assistant works within the existing clinical workflow. After each patient encounter, it analyzes the conversation and note to suggest supported ICD-10 and CPT codes, plus the highest justified E/M level.

When the initial note is unclear, Freed surfaces opportunities and clarifying questions so nothing is missed. The clinician responds in a click, and Freed automatically updates the diagnosis codes, procedure codes, and supporting documentation.

Every code and optimization includes the evidence and justification behind it, helping the clinician understand why the code was selected, or how it could be made more specific and accurate.

No money left on the table

"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."

Coding Assistant launches in Premier and Group plans at no additional cost. No IT department required. No API connections. No enterprise contracts.

Clinic managers and admins also will have access to a coding dashboard where they can track coding patterns, measure improvements over time, and identify coaching opportunities for their providers.

Built for an era of increased scrutiny

In a world where payers question everything, practices need coding decisions they can defend with confidence. Freed delivers transparent recommendations with audit-ready documentation support.

Availability

Coding Assistant is available immediately to Freed Premier and Group customers at no additional cost. Premier plans start at $104 per clinician per month, billed annually with a seven-day free trial available.

About Freed

Freed eliminates "pajama time" charting for 26,000+ clinicians across 96 specialties. The platform combines AI documentation, clinical decision support, coding assistance, and EHR integration in a single workflow. Founded in 2023, backed by Sequoia Capital. Learn more at https://www.getfreed.ai/coding-assistant

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Medicare cut physician payments 2.83% in 2025 while operating costs rose 3.5%, per CMS. The squeeze is real, and undercoding only makes it worse for independent practices.