What is 'surgery type' in SAP IS-H - SAP for Healthcare?

surgery type - Overview

• Component: IS-H

• Component Name: SAP for Healthcare

• Description: SAP Healthcare - Industry-Specific Components for Hospitals Classifies an outpatient visit of the type "surgery". Examples: Cosmetic Medically indicated

surgery type - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Surgery type is a classification of medical procedures in the IS-H SAP for Healthcare component. It is used to define the type of surgery that is being performed, such as orthopedic, cardiovascular, or plastic surgery. This classification helps to ensure that the correct resources and personnel are available for each procedure. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Surgery type can be used to classify medical procedures in the IS-H SAP for Healthcare component. It can be used to assign a specific type of surgery to a patient’s record, which will then be used to determine the resources and personnel needed for the procedure. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning a surgery type to a patient’s record, it is important to ensure that the correct type is selected. This will help to ensure that the correct resources and personnel are available for the procedure. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The IS-H SAP for Healthcare component also includes other classifications such as diagnosis codes and treatment codes, which can be used in conjunction with surgery type to provide a more detailed description of a medical procedure.