Billing and insurance

OPPS medical abbreviation

OPPS means "Outpatient Prospective Payment System".

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Meaning	Latin origin	Where used	Checked against
Outpatient Prospective Payment System	None	Billing, Claims	NLM SPECIALIST Lexicon abbreviations file (LRABR) CMS Acronyms Federal agency program pages (CMS, Medicare.gov, SSA, IRS, OIG, HHS, DOL, HRSA, FDA, CDC) and healthcare.gov glossary

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What does OPPS mean in medical terms?

OPPS means "Outpatient Prospective Payment System".

Where is OPPS used?

OPPS shows up in billing and claims. Its category here is billing and insurance.

Is OPPS on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?

No. OPPS is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.