What is outpatient visit in SAP IS-H - SAP for Healthcare?

SAP Term: outpatient visit

• Component: IS-H

• Component Name: SAP for Healthcare

• Description: SAP Healthcare - Industry-Specific Components for Hospitals Movement category that describes the attendance of a patient at a particular point in time at an outpatient clinic or a medical service facility. Outpatient visits can be documented both for outpatient cases and for inpatient and day patient cases. Pre-admission and post-discharge treatments are handled as outpatient visits and can be created prior to the admission date and subsequent to the discharge date of an inpatient case.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Outpatient visits are a type of medical service provided by healthcare providers to patients who do not require an overnight stay in the hospital. This type of visit is typically used for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. In the IS-H SAP for Healthcare system, outpatient visits are recorded in the Outpatient Visit (OPV) module. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The OPV module allows healthcare providers to record and track patient visits, including the date and time of the visit, the type of visit, and any services provided during the visit. The module also allows providers to track patient billing information and generate reports on patient visits. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering patient information into the OPV module, it is important to ensure that all data is accurate and up-to-date. This will help ensure that billing information is accurate and that reports generated from the module are accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The OPV module is part of the IS-H SAP for Healthcare system, which also includes modules for inpatient visits, laboratory results, and medical records. The system can be used to manage patient care across multiple healthcare providers and facilities.