Definition
miscodes
verb
- encodes or assigns a code to something incorrectly
Usage: third person singular present tense of miscode
noun
- plural of miscode; instances of incorrect coding or encoding
Usage: plural form
Examples
- The system miscodes patient records when the data entry is rushed.
- Several miscodes in the inventory database caused shipping delays.
- If the software miscodes the product category, customers may not find the item.
- The technician identified three miscodes in the medical billing system.
- Automated checks help prevent miscodes during the data processing stage.