An inpatient procedure is a medical treatment that requires a patient to be admitted to a hospital for at least one night. This type of procedure often involves surgeries or treatments that need close monitoring and care from healthcare professionals. Patients typically receive anesthesia and may require recovery time before they can go home. During an inpatient procedure, the patient is usually assigned a room and is cared for by a team of medical staff, including doctors, nurses, and specialists. Common examples of inpatient procedures include knee replacement surgery and heart bypass surgery, which necessitate a longer recovery period and observation.