Let’s understand what is Outpatient Coding and Inpatient Coding? Outpatient Coding: Outpatient refers to a patient who is being treated but not admitted under the care of the hospital for a duration of stay and
1.What is outpatient coding? Outpatient coding refers to the process of coding for patients who receive treatment without being admitted to the hospital. It uses ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes along with CPT or HCPCS codes for procedures.