Coder Abbreviations Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
ABG | arterial blood gas |
ABN | Advanced Beneficiary Notice used by CMS to notify beneficiary of payment of provider service |
ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
AD | right ear |
AFB | acid-fast bacillus |
AFI | amniotic fluid index |
AGA | appropriate for gestational age |
AGCUS | atypical glandular cells of undetermined significance |
AKA | above-knee amputation |
ANS | autonomic nervous system |
APCs | Ambulatory Payment Classification, patient classification that provides a payment system for outpatients |
ARDs | adult respiratory distress syndrome |
ARF | acute renal failure |
ARM | artificial rupture of membrane |
AS | left ear |
ASCUS | atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance |
ASCVD | arteriosclerosis cardiovascular disease |
ASD | atrial septal defect |
ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
AU | both ears |
AV | atrioventricular |
BCC | benign cellular changes |
BiPAP | bi-level positive airway pressure |
BKA | below-knee amputation |
BP | blood pressure |
BPD | biparietal diameter |
BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
BPP | biophysical profile |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
BV | bacterial vaginosis |
bx | biopsy |
C1-C7 | cervical vertebrae |
ca | cancer |
CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
CBC | complete blood (cell) count |
CF | conversion factor, national dollar amount that is applied to all services paid on the Medicare Fee Schedule basis |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CHL | crown-heel length |
CK | creatine kinase |
CMS | center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, formerly HCFA, Health Care Financing Administration |
CNM | certified nurse midwife |
CNS | central nervous system |
COB | coordination of benefits, management of payment between two or more third-party payers for a service |
COPD | chronic obstruction pulmonary disease |
CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
CPD | cephalopelvic disproportion |
CPK | creation phosphokinase |
CPP | chronic pelvic pain |
CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
CVA | stroke/cerebrovascular accident |
CVI | cerebrovascular insufficiency |
D&C | dilation and curettage |
D&E | dilation and evacuation |
derm | dermatology |
DHHS | Department of Health and Human Services |
DLCO | diffuse capacity of lungs for carbon monoxide |
DRGs | Diagnosis Related Groups, disease classification system that related the type of inpatients a hospital treats(case mix) to the costs incurred by the hospital |
DSE | dobutamine stress echocardiography |
DUB | dysfunctional uterine bleeding |
ECC | endocervical curettage |
EDC | estimated date of confinement |
EDD | estimated date of delivery |
EDI | electronic data interchange, exchange of data between multiple computer terminals |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
EFM | electronic fetal monitoring |
EFW | estimated fetal weight |
EGA | estimated gestational age |
EGD | esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
EGJ | esophagogastric junction |
EMC | endometrial curettage |
EOB | explanation of benefits, remittance advice |
EPO | Exclusive Provider Organization, paid on a fee for service basis |
EPSDT | Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment |
ERCP | endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
ERT | estrogen replacement therapy |
ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
FAS | fetal alcohol syndrome |
FEF | forced expiratory flow |
FEV1 | forced expiratory volume in 1 second |
FEV1:FVC | maximum amount of forced expiratory volume1 second |
FHR | fetal heart rate |
FI | fiscal intermediary, financial agent acting on behalf of a third-party payer |
FRC | functional residual capacity |
FVC | forced vital capacity |
fx | fracture |
GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
GI | gastrointestinal |
H or E | hemorrhage or exudate |
HCFA | Health Care Financing Administration, now know as the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)) |
HCVD | hypertensive cardiovascular disease |
HD | hemodialysis |
HDL | high-density lipoprotein |
HEA | Hemorrhage, exudate, aneurysm |
HHN | hand-held nebulizer |
HJR | hepatojugular reflux |
HPV | human papillomavirus |
H&P | history and physical |
HSG | hysterosalpingogram |
HSV | Herpes simplex virus |
I&D | incision and drainage |
IO | intraocular |
IOL | intraocular lens |
IPAP | inspiratory positive airway pressure |
IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrome |
IVF | in vitro fertilization |
IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
JBP | jugular blood pressure |
KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
L1-L5 | lumber vertebrae |
LBBB | left bundle branch block |
LEEP | loop electrosurgical excision procedure |
LGA | large for gestional age |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LP | lumbar puncture |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
LVH | left ventricular hypertrophy |
MAT | multifocal atrial tachycardia |
MDI | metered dose inhaler |
MI | myocardial infarction |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
MSLT | multiple sleep latency test |
MVV | maximum voluntary ventilation |
NCPAP | nasal continuous positive airway pressure |
NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
OA | osteoarthritis |
OD | right eye |
OS | left eye |
OU | each eye |
PAC | premature atrial contraction |
PAT | paroxysmal atrial tachycardia |
PAWP | pulmonary artery wedge pressure |
PCWP | pulmonary capillary wedge pressure |
PEAP | positive end-airway pressure |
PEEP | positive end-expiratory pressure |
PEG | percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy |
PERL | pupils equal and reactive to light |
PERRL | pupils equal, round and reactive to light and accommodation |
PFT | pulmonary function test |
pH | symbol for acid/base level |
PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
PNS | peripheral nervous system |
PROM | premature rupture of membranes |
PSA | prostate specific antigen |
PST | paroxysmal supra ventricular tachycardia |
PSVT | paroxysmal supra ventricular tachycardia |
PT | prothrombin time |
PTCA | percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty |
PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
RBBB | right bundle branch block |
RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
REM | rapid eye movement |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
RSR | regular sinus rhythm |
RUQ | right upper quadrant |
RV | respiratory volume |
RVG | relative value guide |
RVH | right ventricular hypertrophy |
RVS | relative value studies, list of procedures with unit values assigned to each ration of respiratory volume to total lung capacity |
RV:TLC | ratio of respiratory volume to total lung capacity |
SHG | sonohysterogram |
sp gr | specific gravity |
SROM | spontaneous rupture of membranes |
subcu, subq, SC, SQ | subcutaneous |
SUI | stress urinary incontinence |
SVT | supraventricular tachycardia |
T1-T12 | thoracic vertebrae |
TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy |
TEE | trans-esophageal echocardiography |
TENS | transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation |
TIA | transient ischemic attack |
TLC | total lung capacity |
TLV | total lung volume |
TM | tympanic membrane |
TMJ | temporomandibular joint |
TPA | thyroid-stimulating hormone |
TSH | treadmill stress test |
TURBT | trans-urethral resection of bladder tumor |
TURP | trans-urethral resection of prostate |
UA | urinalysis |
UCR | usual, customary, reasonable-third party payer assessment of the reimbursement for health care services |
UPJ | ureteropelvic junction |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
V/Q | ventilation/perfusion scan |
VBAC | vaginal birth after cesarean |
WBC | white blood count |
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