Encoding
Encoding (Medicine)
Encoding (pronunciation: /ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/) in the field of medicine refers to the process of converting a specific medical diagnosis or procedure into a standardized code. These codes are used for data analysis, billing, and health records management.
Etymology
The term 'encoding' originates from the English word 'encode', which means to convert into coded form. It was first used in the context of computer science in the 1950s, and later adopted in the field of medicine with the advent of electronic health records.
Related Terms
- Medical Coding: The process of translating medical reports into a standardized code for billing and data analysis purposes.
- ICD-10: The 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, a medical classification list by the World Health Organization.
- CPT Code: Current Procedural Terminology, a medical code set used to report medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures and services.
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS): A set of health care procedure codes based on the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).
- Electronic Health Records (EHR): Digital version of a patient’s paper chart, real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Encoding
- Wikipedia's article - Encoding
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