Standardization is the process in healthcare where a recognizable
pattern is established and followed in coding. This process promotes
productivity and efficiency. When standardization is used healthcare
data is captured accurately and consistently and ensures proper
payment by insurance companies. By using standardization, the
doctor's entry will make sense to other providers, researchers, and
policymakers regardless of where and how its accessed and allows
for the sharing of patient's information. Standardization also allows
for workflow improvement by allowing for the use of synonyms that
providers can use that are automatically converted into code.
Inpatient and outpatient coding is different because of doctor's
orders. Inpatient is when a provider has admitted a patient to the
hospital while outpatient is when a patient is treated but not
admitted to the hospital. When coding for inpatient, coding becomes
more complex and both ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS are used. For
outpatient coding, ICD-10-CM, CPTs, or HCPCS are used to show
the services and supplies provided in the outpatient setting.
Outpatient coding refers to a detailed diagnostic report in which the
patient is generally treated in one visit, while inpatient coding is used
to report a patient's diagnosis and services based on an extended
stay.
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