A medical or surgical intervention performed in a healthcare setting that does not require the patient to stay overnight, allowing for a quicker recovery and reduced cost.
Surgical procedures conducted in an outpatient setting, emphasizing the patient’s ability to walk in and out of the facility on the same day.
A term used interchangeably with outpatient surgery, highlighting the brief duration of the surgical procedure and the patient’s return home on the same day.
A standardized code set used to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, facilitating accurate documentation and billing for outpatient procedures.
An evaluation conducted before an outpatient procedure to assess the patient’s health, medical history, and suitability for the intervention.
The process through which a patient receives information about a proposed outpatient procedure, including risks, benefits, and alternatives, and provides voluntary agreement to undergo the intervention.
The administration of medications to relax or induce sleep during an outpatient procedure, ensuring patient comfort and minimizing anxiety.
Administration of anesthetic agents to a specific part of the body, numbing the area and allowing the patient to remain awake during the outpatient procedure.
Care provided to a patient after an outpatient procedure, including monitoring for complications, managing pain, and ensuring a smooth recovery.
A designated area where patients recover immediately after an outpatient procedure, with trained healthcare professionals monitoring their vital signs and ensuring postoperative comfort.
Programs and services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, designed to aid recovery after outpatient surgical procedures.