In Vietnamese: Nội trú và ngoại trú Process
This distinction matters greatly for insurance — many policies cover the two at completely different levels.
An identical procedure can be classified as inpatient in one place and outpatient in another.
Ask beforehand and have it written down, rather than finding out at settlement.
An identical procedure can be classified as inpatient in one place and outpatient in another.
Ask beforehand and have it written down, rather than finding out at settlement.
Often confused with: Day treatment — home the same day, but sometimes still classified as inpatient depending on the place and the policy.