https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ai-tools-generated-nearly-1-billion-in-extra-costs-blue-cross-insurers-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ai-tools-generated-nearly-1-billion-in-extra-costs-blue-cross-insurers-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ai-tools-generated-nearly-1-billion-in-extra-costs-blue-cross-insurers-say#u85640Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:45:56 +0000Blue Cross Blue Shield Association reports that hospital AI coding tools increased healthcare spending by $942 million over two years compared to 2023. A study released Thursday indicates that providers used AI to bill for more intense care and a higher frequency of secondary conditions. Between 2024 and 2025, these secondary condition billings alone drove costs up by $653 million. While AI was expected to reduce expenses, insurers claim these tools are currently inflating payouts by diagnosing more ailments and increasing the severity of billed care.Why it mattersMedical billing relies on cod