Care setting or organization
OPD medical abbreviation
OPD means "outpatient department".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (3 in all for OPD), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What OPD means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| outpatient department | None | Billing, Charting |
Example
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Questions
What does OPD mean in medical terms?
OPD means "outpatient department".
Where is OPD used?
OPD shows up in billing and charting. Its category here is care setting or organization.
Is OPD on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. OPD is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.