Abbreviations Flashcards
(248 cards)
1
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ABG
A
arterial blood gas
2
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ABN
A
Advanced Beneficiary Notice; used by CMS to notify beneficiary of payment for provider services
3
Q
ACL
A
anterior cruciate ligament
4
Q
AD
A
right ear
5
Q
AFB
A
acid-fast bacillus
6
Q
AFI
A
amniotic fluid index
7
Q
AGA
A
appropriate for gestational age
8
Q
AGCUS
A
atypcial glandular cells of undetermined significance
9
Q
AKA
A
above-knee amputation
10
Q
ANS
A
autonomic nervous system
11
Q
APCs
A
Ambulatory Payment Classifications, patient classification that provides a payment system for outpatients
12
Q
ARDS
A
adult respiratory distress syndrome
13
Q
ARF
A
acute renal failure
14
Q
ARM
A
artificial rupture of membrane
15
Q
AS
A
left ear
16
Q
ASCUS
A
atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
17
Q
ASCVD
A
arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
18
Q
ASD
A
atrial septal defect
19
Q
ASHD
A
arteriosclerotic heart disease
20
Q
AU
A
both ears
21
Q
AV
A
atrioventricular
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Q
BCC
A
benign cellular changes
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BiPAP
A
bi-level positive airway pressure
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Q
BKA
A
below-knee amputation
25
BP
blood pressure
26
BPD
biparietal diameter
27
BPH
benign prostatic hypertrophy
28
BPP
biophysical profile
29
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
30
BV
bacterial vaginosis
31
bx
biopsy
32
C1-C7
cervical vertebrae
33
ca
cancer
34
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
35
CBC
complete blood (cell) count
36
CF
conversion factor, national dollar amount that is applied to all services paid on the Medicare Fee Schedule basis
37
CHF
congestive heart failure
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CHL
crown-to-heel length
39
CK
creatine kinase
40
CMS
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, formerly HCFA, Health Care Financing Administration
41
CNM
certified nurse midwife
42
COB
coordination of benefits, management of payment between two or more third-party payers for a service
43
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
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CPD
cephalopelvic disporportion
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CPK
creatine phosphokinase
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CPP
chronic pelvic pain
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CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
49
CTS
carpal tunnel syndrome
50
CVA
cerebrovascular accident, stroke
51
CVI
cerebrovascular insuffiency
52
D&C
dilation and evacuation
53
derm
dermatology
54
DHHS
Department of Health Human Services
55
DLCO
diffuse capacity of lungs for carbon monoxide
56
DRGs
Diagnosis Related Groups, disease classification system that relates the types of inpatients a hospital treats (cause mix) to the costs incurred by the hospital
57
DSE
dobutamine stress echocardography
58
DUB
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
59
ECC
endocervical curettage
60
EDC
estimated date of delivery
61
EDI
electronic data interchange, exchange of data between multiple computer terminals
62
EEG
electronencephalogram
63
EFM
electronic fetal monitoring
64
EFW
estimated fetal weight
65
EGA
estimated gestational age
66
EGD
esophagogastrodueodenoscopy
67
EGJ
esophogogastric junction
68
EMC
edometrial curretage
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EOB
explanation of benefits, remittance advice
70
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
71
EPSDT
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment
72
ERCP
endoscopic, retrograde, cholangiopancreatography
73
ERT
estrogen replacement therapy
74
ERSD
end-stage renal disease
75
FAS
fetal alcohol syndrome
76
FEF
forced expiratory flow
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FEV1
forced expiratory volume in 1 second
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FEV1; FVC
maximum amount of forced expiratory volume in 1 second
79
FHR
fetal heart rate
80
FI
fiscal intermediary, financial agent acting on behalf of a third-party payer
81
FRC
functional residual capacity
82
FSH
follicle-stimulating hormone
83
FVC
forced vital capacity
84
fx
fracture
85
GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
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GI
gastrointestinal
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H or E
hemorrhage or exudate
88
HCFA
Health Care Financing Administration, now known as Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
89
HCVD
hypertensive cardiovascular disease
90
HD
hemodialysis
91
HDL
high-density lipoprotein
92
HEA
hemorrhage, exudate, aneurysm
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HHN
handheld nebulizer
94
HJR
hepatojugular reflux
95
H&P
history and physical (examination)
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HPV
human papillonavirus
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HSG
hysterosalpingogram
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HSV
herpes simplex virus
99
I&D
incision and drainage
100
IO
intraocular
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IOL
intraocular lens
102
IPAP
inspiratory positive airway pressure
103
IRDS
infant respiratory distress syndrome
104
IVF
in vitro fertilization
105
IVP
intravenous pyleogram
106
JBP
jugular blood pressure
107
KUB
kidneys, urterer, bladder
108
L1-L5
lumbar vertebrae
109
LBBB
left bundle branch block
110
LEEP
loop electrosurgical excision procedure
111
LGA
large for gestational age
112
LLQ
left lower quadrant
113
LP
lumbar puncture
114
LVH
left ventricular hypertrophy
115
MAT
multifocal atrial tachycardia
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MDI
metered dose inhaler
117
MI
myocardial infarction
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MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
119
MSLT
multiple sleep latency testing
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MVV
maximum voluntary ventilation
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NCPAP
nasal continuous positive airway pressure
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NSR
normal sinus rhythm
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OA
osteoarthritis
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OD
right eye
125
OS
left eye
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OU
each eye
127
PAC
premature atrial contraction
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PAT
paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
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PAWP
pulmonary artery wedge pressure
130
PCWP
pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
131
PEAP
positive end-airway pressure
132
PEEP
positive end-expiratory pressure
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PEG
precutaneous endoscopic gastronomy
134
PERL
pupils equal and reactive to light
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PERRL
pupils equal, round, and reactive to light
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PERRLA
pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommidation
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PFT
pulmonary function test
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pH
symbol for acid/base level
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PICC
peripherally inserted central catheter
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PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
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PND
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
142
PNS
peripheral nervous system
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PROM
premature rupture of membranes
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PSA
prostate-specific antigen
145
PST, PSVT
paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
146
PT
prothrombin time
147
PTCA
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
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PTT
partial thromboplastin time
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PVC
premature ventricular contraction
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RA
remmittance advice, explanation of services
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RA
rheumatoid arthritis
152
RBBB
right bundle branch block
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RDS
respiratory distress syndrome
154
REM
rapid eye movement
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RLQ
right lower quadrant
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RSR
regular sinus rhythm
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RUQ
right upper quadrant
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RV
respiratory volume
159
RVG
relative value guide
160
RVH
right ventricular hypertrophy
161
RVS
Relative Value Studies, list of procedures with unit values assigned to each
162
RV: TLC
ratio of respiratory volume to total lung capacity
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SHG
sonohysterogram
164
sp gr
specific gravity
165
SROM
spontaneous rupture of membranes
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subcu, subq, SC, SQ
subcutaneous
167
SUI
stress urinary incontinence
168
SVT
supraventricular tachycardia
169
T1-T12
thoracic vertebrae
170
TAH
total abdominal hysterectomy
171
TEE
transesophogeal echocardiography
172
TENS
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
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TIA
transient ischemic attack
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TLC
total lung capacity
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TLV
total lung volume
176
TM
tympanic membrane
177
TMJ
temporormandibular joint
178
TPA
tissue plasminogen activator
179
TSH
thyroid-stimulating hormone
180
TST
treadmill stress test
181
TURBT
transurethral resection of bladder tumor
182
TURP
transurethral resection of prostate
183
UA
urinalysis
184
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 that service in that locale; and reasonable, as assessed by the payer
185
UPJ
urteropelvic junction
186
URI
upper respiratory infection
187
UTI
urinary tract infection
188
V/Q
ventilation/perfusion scan
189
VBAC
vaginal birth after cesarean
190
WBC
white blood (cell) count
191
AMLOS
arithmetic mean length of stay
192
APCs
ambulatory patient classifications
193
APGs
ambulatory patient groups
194
AWP
average wholesale price
195
CC
complications and co-morbidities
196
CCI
correct coding initiative (AKA, NCCI)
197
CLIA
clinical laboratories improvement act
198
DCN
document control number
199
DME
durable medical equipment
200
DRG
diagnosis related groups
201
EDI
electronic data interchange
202
EIN
employer identification number
203
EOB
explanation of benefits
204
ERSD
end stage renal disease
205
FL
field locators
206
FUD
follow-up days
207
GMLOS
geometric mean length of stay
208
GPN
group provider number
209
HAC
hospital-acquired condition
210
HAVEN
home assessment validation and entry
211
HCPCS
healthcare common procedural coding system
212
HHA
home health agencies
213
HHPPS
home health prospective payment system
214
HICN
health insurance claim/identification number
215
HIPAA
health insurance portability and accountability act
216
HMO
health maintenance organization
217
HOPPS
hospital outpatient prospective payment system
218
HPMP
hospital payment monitoring program
219
ICN
internal control number
220
IPF
inpatient psychiatric facility
221
IRF
inpatient rehabilitation facility
222
IRF PAI
inpatient rehabilitation facility patient assessment instrument
223
LCD
local coverage determination
224
LMRP
local, medical review policies, replaced by LCD, local coverage determination
225
MCC
major complication/comorbidity
226
MDCs
major diagnostic categories
227
NCCI
national correct coding initiative
228
NCD
national coverage decisions
229
NCHS
national centers for health statistics
230
NPI
national provider identifier
231
OASIS
outcome and assessment information set
232
OBRA
omnibus budget reconciliation act of 1986
233
OCE
outpatient code editor
234
OIG
office of the inspector general
235
OR
operating room
236
PDx
principal diagnosis
237
PIN
provider identification number
238
POA
present on admission
239
PPO
preferred provider organization
240
PPS
prospective payment system
241
PRO
peer review organization, now QIO
242
QIO
quality improvement organization
243
RBRVS
resource-based relative value scale
244
RUGs
resource utilization groups
245
SI
status indicators
246
UCR
usual, customary, reasonable
247
UHDDS
uniform hospital discharge data set
248
WHO
World Health Organization
