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Introduction

Cardinal API

Transform any document into structured data

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Building Blocks

Cardinal’s core API endpoints for document processing and data extraction:

Split

Classify docs, break apart multi-page files, auto-detect types

Extract

Enter your schema, get a custom output

Markdown

Get clean, readable text output that preserves layout

RAG

Chunk intelligently for retrieval and embedding workflows

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Accessories

Enhanced processing capabilities and specialized tools:

Image Metadata

Advanced OCR for images and scanned documents with high accuracy

Barcode Detection

Extract barcode data and QR codes from documents and images

Signature Detection

Detect and extract signatures from documents with verification capabilities

Dense PDF Processing

Extract complex tables and structured data from dense PDF documents

Figure Metadata

Extract metadata from charts, tables, and embedded visual elements

Tabular Summaries

Generate intelligent summaries of tabular data and spreadsheet content

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Recipes

Complete workflows for common document processing scenarios:

Medical Coding

Extract structured diagnosis codes

Prior Authorization

Answer complex prior authorization questions by querying patient medical histories

RCM

Query patient billing records, insurance claims, and payment histories to answer revenue cycle questions

EHR Integration

Automatically populate structured EHR fields

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