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Learn the meaning and usage of hospital emergency codes, such as code blue for cardiac arrest, code red for fire, and code yellow for missing patient. Compare the codes across different countries and regions, such as Australia, Canada, and the UK.
Learn how different countries and agencies use predefined systems to describe the priority and response assigned to calls for service. Compare the codes and methods used by emergency services in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions.
A progress note is a medical record of a patient's clinical status or achievements during a hospitalization or outpatient care. Learn about the formats, purposes, and challenges of progress notes, and see examples of SOAP and DART systems.
SOAP note is an acronym for subjective, objective, assessment, and plan, a format used by healthcare providers to write notes in a patient's chart. It originated from the problem-oriented medical record and serves as a communication tool and a cognitive framework for physicians.
NUBC is a governing body for forms and codes use in medical claims billing in the US. It was formed by the American Hospital Association in 1975 and has 19 member organizations.
An admission note is a medical record documenting the patient's status, reasons for admission, and initial care instructions. It may include sections on chief complaint, history, physical exam, labs, assessment and plan, and more.
Learn about the process, features, benefits and challenges of CPOE, a form of electronic entry of medical practitioner instructions for patient care. CPOE can reduce errors, improve efficiency and support clinical decisions, but also requires training and security.
Medical billing is a payment practice within the U.S. healthcare system that involves coding, submitting, and processing healthcare claims for reimbursement. Learn about the medical billing process, the history of medical billing, and the certification and software options for medical billers.