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Medical Abbreviation
Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ABN | Advanced Beneficiary Notice; used by CMS to notify beneficiary of payment of provider services |
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
| ADHD | Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder |
| AD | right ear |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| AFB | acid-fast bacillus |
| AFI | amniotic fluid index |
| AGA | appropriate for gestational age |
| AGCUS | atypical glandular cells of undetermined significance |
| AIDS | Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome |
| AKA | above-knee amputation |
| ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| ANS | autonomic nervous system |
| APCs | Ambulatory Payment Classifications, 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 | arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
| ASD | atrial septal defect |
| ASHID | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| AU | both ears |
| AV | atrioventricular |
| BCC | benign cellular changes |
| bid | twice a day |
| 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 |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CBC | complete blood cell count |
| CAM | complementary and alternative medicine |
| 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-to-heel length |
| CK | creatine kinase |
| CMS | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, formerly HCFA, Health Care Financing Administration |
| CNM | Certified Nurse Midwife |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| COB | coordination of benefits |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
| CPD | cephalopelvic disproportion |
| CPK | creatine phosphokinase |
| CPP | chronic pelvic pain |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CT | computed tomography |
| CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| CVA | cerebrovascular insufficiency |
| CVI | cerebrovascular insufficiency |
| CXR | Chest X-ray |
| D&C | dilation and curettage |
| D&E | dilation and evacuation |
| derm | dermatology |
| DHHS | Department of Health and Human Servicesq |
| DRE | digital rectal examination |
| DLCO | diffuse capacity of lungs for carbon monoxide |
| DRGs | Diagnosis Related Groups, disease classification system that relates the type of inpatients a hospital treats (case mix) to the costs incurred by the hospital |
| DSE | dobutamine stress echocardiography |
| DUB | dysfunctional uterine bleeding |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECC | endocervical curettage |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| 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 |
| ENT | ear, nose, and throat |
| EOB | explanation of benefits, remittance advice |
| EPO | Exclusive Provider Organization,similar to a Health Maintenance Organization except that the providers of the services are not prepaid,but rather are 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 |
| FEV | forced expiratory volume in 1 second |
| FEV:FVC | maximum amount of forced expiratory volume in 1 second |
| FHR | fetal heart rate |
| FI | fiscal intermediary, financial agent acting on behalf of a third-party payer |
| FRC | functional residual capacity |
| FSH | follicle-stimulating hormone |
| FVC | forced vital capacity |
| Fx, fx | fracture |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| H or E | hemorrhage or exudate |
| HCFA | Health Care Financing Administration, now known as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) |
| HCVD | hypertensive cardiovascular disease |
| HD | hemodialysis |
| HDL | high-density lipoprotein |
| HEA | hemorrhage, exudate, aneurysm |
| HF | heart failure |
| HHN | hand-held nebulizer |
| HJR | hepatojugular reflux |
| H&P | History and Physical |
| HPV | human papillomavirus |
| HSG | hysterosalpingogram |
| HSV | herpes simplex virus |
| Hx | history |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| 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 | kidneys, ureter, bladder |
| L1-L5 | lumbar vertebrae |
| LBBB | left bundle branch block |
| LEEP | loop electrosurgical excision procedure |
| LGA | large for gestational age |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| 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 |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| MSLT | multiple sleep latency testing |
| MVV | maximum voluntary ventilation |
| NCPAP | nasal continuous positive airway pressure |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NSAID | Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| OD | right eye |
| OCD | obsessive-compulsive disorder |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | each eye, both eyes |
| OCP | oral contraceptive pills |
| OM | Otitis media |
| PAC | premature atrial contraction |
| PAT | paroxysmal atrial tachycardia |
| PAWP | pulmonary artery wedge pressure |
| PCWP | pulmonary capillary wedge pressure |
| PEAP | positive end-expiratory pressure |
| PEG | percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy |
| PERL | pupils equal and reactive to light |
| PERRL | pupils equal, round, and reactive to light |
| PERRLA | 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 |
| prn | as needed |
| PROM | premature rupture of membranes |
| PSA | prostate-specific antigen |
| PST, PSVT | paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia |
| PT | prothrombin time |
| PTCA | percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty |
| PTSD | post-traumatic stress disorder |
| PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
| PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
| qid | four times a day |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RA | remittance advice, explanation of services |
| RBBB | right bundle branch block |
| RBC | red blood cell count |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| REM | rapid eye movement |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RSR | regular sinus rhythm |
| ROM | range of motion |
| 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 |
| RV:TLC | ratio of respiratory volume to total lung capacity |
| RX | Prescription |
| SHG | sonohysterogram |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| sp gr | specific gravity |
| SROM | spontaneous rupture of membranes |
| subcu, subq, SC, SQ | subcutaneous |
| STI | sexually transmitted infection |
| SUI | stress urinary incontinence |
| SVT | supraventricular tachycardia |
| Sx | symptom |
| T1-T12 | thoracic vertebrae |
| TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy |
| TEE | transesophageal echocardiography |
| TENS | transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| tid | three times a day |
| TLC | total lung capacity |
| TLV | total lung volume |
| TM | tympanic membrane |
| TMJ | temporomandibular joint |
| TPA | tissue plasminogen activator |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| TSH | thyroid-stimulating hormone |
| TST | treadmill stress test |
| TURBT | transurethral resection of bladder tumor |
| TURP | transurethral resection of prostate |
| UA | urinalysis |
| UCR | usual, customary, and reasonable-third-party payers' assessment of the reimbursement for health care services: usual, that which would ordinarily be charged for the service; customary, the cost of the service in that locale |
| UPJ | ureteropelvic junction |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| V/Q | ventilation/perfusion scan |
| VBAC | vaginal birth after cesarean |
| WBC | white blood cell count |
| UACDS | Uniform Ambulatory Care Data Set |
| UHDDS | Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set |
| DEEDS | Data Elements for Emergency Department Systems |
| EMEDS | Expeditionary Medical Support |
Created by:
Laura Duncan
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