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Title: Abbreviations

Description: Common Abbreviations used in medical documentation

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Term
AAROM
 Definition
Active Assistive Range of Motion
Term
A: or "A"
 Definition
Assessment
Term
Ab
 Definition
Abduction
Term
Abd
 Definition
Abduction
Term
ABG(s)
 Definition
Arterial Blood Gas(es)
Term
ac
 Definition
Before Meals
Term
AC Joint
 Definition
Acromioclavicular Joint
Term
ACE
 Definition
Angiotesin-converting enzyme
Term
Ach
 Definition
Acetylcholine
Term
ACL
 Definition
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Term
AD
 Definition
Assistive device; Alzheimer's Disease
Term
ADA
 Definition
Amercians with Disabilities Act
Term
add
 Definition
Adduction
Term
ADL
 Definition
Activities of Daily Living
Term
ad lib
 Definition
As Desired
Term
ADM
 Definition
Abductor Digiti Minimi
Term
AE
 Definition
Above Elbow
Term
AFB
 Definition
acid-fast bacilli
Term
AFO
 Definition
Ankle Foot Orthosis
Term
AGA
 Definition
Appropriate for Gestational Age
Term
AIDS
 Definition
Aquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Term
AK
 Definition
Above Knee
Term
AIIS
 Definition
Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine
Term
AKA
 Definition
Above Knee Amputation
Term
ALL
 Definition
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Term
ALS
 Definition
Amyotrophic Lateral Schlerosis (Lou Gherig's Disease)
Term
am
 Definition
before noon
Term
AMA
 Definition
Against Medical Advice
Term
AMB
 Definition
Ambulatory
Term
AML
 Definition
Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
Term
ANOVA
 Definition
Analysis of Variance
Term
ant
 Definition
anterior
Term
AP
 Definition
Ankle Pump; Anterior-posterior
Term
APB
 Definition
Abductor Pollicus Brevis
Term
APL
 Definition
Abductor Pollicus Longus
Term
ARDS
 Definition
Adult (acute) Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Term
AROM
 Definition
Active Range of Motion
Term
ASA
 Definition
Aspirin
Term
ASAP
 Definition
As soon as possible
Term
ASHD
 Definition
Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
Term
ATF
 Definition
Anterior Talofibular
Term
AV
 Definition
Atriovenous
Term
BBB
 Definition
Blood Brain Barrier
Term
BE
 Definition
Below Elbow
Term
Bid
 Definition
twice daily
Term
BK
 Definition
Below Knee
Term
BKA
 Definition
Below Knee Amputation
Term
BLE or (B)LE
 Definition
Bilateral Lower Extremities
Term
BM
 Definition
Bowel Movement
Term
BMD
 Definition
Bone Mineral Density
Term
BMI
 Definition
Body Mass Index
Term
BOS
 Definition
Base of Support
Term
BP
 Definition
Blood Pressure
Term
BPH
 Definition
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Term
BPM or bpm
 Definition
Beats per minute
Term
BRP
 Definition
Bathroom Priveleges
Term
BSA
 Definition
Body Surface Area
Term
BUN
 Definition
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Term
Ca
 Definition
Calcium
Term
CA
 Definition
Cancer
Term
CABG
 Definition
Coronary Artery Bybass Graft
Term
CAD
 Definition
Coronary Artery Disease
Term
CAT
 Definition
Computerized Axial Tomography
Term
CBC
 Definition
Complete Blood Count
Term
c/c or C/C
 Definition
Chief Complaint
Term
CCU
 Definition
Critical (coronary) Care Unit
Term
cc or cm3
 Definition
Cubic Centimeters
Term
CDC
 Definition
Center for Disease Control
Term
CF
 Definition
Calcaneofibular
Term
CF
 Definition
Cystic Fibrosis
Term
CGA
 Definition
Contact Guard Assist
Term
CHF
 Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
Term
CHI
 Definition
Closed Head Injury
Term
CHO
 Definition
Carbohydrate
Term
Cl
 Definition
Chlorine
Term
cm
 Definition
Centimeter
Term
CMC
 Definition
Carpometacarpal
Term
CMS
 Definition
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Term
CMV
 Definition
Cytomegalovirus
Term
CNS
 Definition
Central Nervous System
Term
c/o
 Definition
Complains of
Term
COG
 Definition
Center of Gravity
Term
COPD
 Definition
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Term
CORF
 Definition
Comprehensive Outpatient Rehab Facility
Term
COTA
 Definition
Certified Occupational Therapist
Term
CP
 Definition
Cerebral Palsy
Term
CPAP
 Definition
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Term
CPM
 Definition
Continuous Passive Motion
Term
CPR
 Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resussitation
Term
C & S
 Definition
Culture & Sensitivity
Term
CSF
 Definition
Cerebral Spinal Fluid
Term
CT
 Definition
Computed Tomography
Term
CV
 Definition
Cardiovascular
Term
CVA
 Definition
Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke_
Term
CWP
 Definition
Cold Whirlpool
Term
Cx
 Definition
Cancel; crutches
Term
d/c
 Definition
discharge or discontinue
Term
DC
 Definition
Doctor of Chiropractic
Term
DF
 Definition
Dorsiflexion
Term
DI
 Definition
Dorsal Interossei
Term
DIP
 Definition
Distal Interphalangeal
Term
DM
 Definition
Diabetes Mellitus
Term
DME
 Definition
Durable Medical Equipment
Term
DMERC
 Definition
Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier
Term
DO
 Definition
Doctor of Osteopath
Term
DOI
 Definition
Date of Injury
Term
DRG
 Definition
Diagnosis Related Group
Term
DRUJ
 Definition
Distal Radioulnar Joint
Term
DTR
 Definition
Deep Tendon Reflex
Term
DVT
 Definition
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Term
dx
 Definition
Diagnosis
Term
ea.
 Definition
Each
Term
ECF
 Definition
Extracellular Fluid
Term
ECRB
 Definition
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Term
ECRL
 Definition
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Term
ECU
 Definition
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Term
EDC
 Definition
Extensor Digitorum Communis
Term
EDM
 Definition
Extensor Digiti Minimi
Term
EEG
 Definition
Electroencephalogram
Term
EENT
 Definition
Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat
Term
EIP
 Definition
Extensor Indicis Proprius
Term
EKG, ECG
 Definition
Electrocardiogram
Term
EMS
 Definition
Emergency Medical Services
Term
ENG
 Definition
Electromystagmometry
Term
EO
 Definition
Elbow Orthosis
Term
EPB
 Definition
Extensor Pollicus Brevis
Term
EPL
 Definition
Extensor Pollicus Longus
Term
ERV
 Definition
Expiratory Reserve Volume
Term
ESR
 Definition
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Term
ESRD
 Definition
End-stage Renal Disease
Term
ev, ever
 Definition
Eversion
Term
E+OH or ETOH
 Definition
Ethyl Alcohol
Term
ex.
 Definition
Exercise
Term
HR
 Definition
Heart Rate
Term
LE
 Definition
Lower Extremity
Term
UE
 Definition
Upper Extremity
Term
OT
 Definition
Occupational Therapist
Term
HNP
 Definition
Herniated Nucleus Pulposis
Term
SBA
 Definition
Stand By Assist
Term
q
 Definition
every
Term
q2h
 Definition
every 2 hours
Term
q3h
 Definition
every 3 hours
Term
q4h, q8h
 Definition
every 4 hours, every 8 hours
Term
qam
 Definition
every morning
Term
qh
 Definition
every hour
Term
qod
 Definition
every other day
Term
F or 3/5
 Definition
fair (manual muscle test)
Term
FBS
 Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
FCR
 Definition
Flexor Carpi radialis
Term
FCU
 Definition
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Term
FDA
 Definition
Federal & Drug Administration
Term
FDM
 Definition
Flexor Digiti minimi
Term
FDP
 Definition
flexor digitorum profundus
Term
FDS
 Definition
Flexor Digitorum superficialis
Term
FES
 Definition
Functional Electrical Stimulation
Term
FEV
 Definition
Forced Expiratory Volume
Term
FHR
 Definition
Fetal Heart Rate
Term
fl
 Definition
Fluid
Term
FM
 Definition
Fybromyalgia Syndrome
Term
FO
 Definition
Foot Orthosis
Term
FPB
 Definition
Flexor Pollicus brevis
Term
FPL
 Definition
Flexor Pollicus Longus
Term
FRC
 Definition
Functional Residual Capacity
Term
FTSG
 Definition
Full Thickness Skin Graft
Term
FUO
 Definition
Fever of Unknown Origin
Term
FVC
 Definition
Forced Vital Capacity
Term
FWB
 Definition
Full Weight Bearing
Term
FWW
 Definition
Front Wheel Walker
Term
fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
qid
 Definition
4 times a day
Term
G or 4/5
 Definition
good (manual Muscle test)
Term
g
 Definition
gram
Term
GA
 Definition
Gestational Age
Term
GERD
 Definition
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Term
GH
 Definition
Glenohumeral
Term
GI
 Definition
Gastrointestinal
Term
GS
 Definition
Gluteal Sets
Term
GTT
 Definition
Glucose tolerance test
Term
HA
 Definition
Headache
Term
HEENT
 Definition
Head ear eyes nose throat
Term
H2O
 Definition
water
Term
h or hr
 Definition
hour
Term
HAV
 Definition
hepatitis A virus; hallux abductovalgus
Term
Hb
 Definition
hemoglobin
Term
HBV
 Definition
Hepatitis B virus
Term
HCFA
 Definition
Health Care Financing Administration
Term
HCPCS
 Definition
Health Care Common Procedure Coding System
Term
Hct
 Definition
Hematocrit
Term
HCV
 Definition
Hepatitis C virus
Term
HDL
 Definition
High-density lipoprotein
Term
HEP
Definition
Home Exercise Program
Term
H & H
 Definition
Hemoglobin and hematocrit
Term
HHA
 Definition
Home Health Agency
Term
HIV
 Definition
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Term
HMO
 Definition
Health Maintenance Organization
Term
h/o
 Definition
History of
Term
HO
 Definition
Hand Orthosis; Hip Orthosis
Term
HOB
 Definition
Head of Bed
Term
H & P
 Definition
History & Physical
Term
HP
 Definition
Hot Pack
Term
HPI
 Definition
History of Present Illness
Term
HR
 Definition
Hand rail, heart rate
Term
HRT
 Definition
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Term
HTN
 Definition
Hypertension
Term
hx
 Definition
History
Term
Hz
 Definition
Hertz
Term
IADL
 Definition
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
Term
IC
 Definition
Inspiratory Capacity
Term
ICD
 Definition
International Classification of Disease
Term
ICF
 Definition
intracellular fluid; International Classification of Functioning, Disabilities and Handicaps
Term
ICIDH
 Definition
International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities, and Handicaps
Term
ICP
 Definition
Intracranial Pressure
Term
ICU
 Definition
Intensive Care Unit
Term
I & D
 Definition
Incision & Drainage
Term
IDDM
 Definition
Insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus
Term
IDEA
 Definition
Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act
Term
Ig
 Definition
Immunoglobin
Term
IM
 Definition
Intramuscular
Term
INH
 Definition
isoniazid
Term
inv
 Definition
Inversion
Term
I & O
 Definition
Intake & Output
Term
IP
 Definition
inpatient; Interphalangeal
Term
IPPS
 Definition
Inpatient Prospective Payment System
Term
IRV
 Definition
Inspiratory Reserve Volume
Term
IV
 Definition
Intravenous
Term
stat
 Definition
Immediately
Term
K
 Definition
Potassium
Term
KAFO
 Definition
Knee Angle Foot Orthosis
Term
kg
 Definition
Kilogram
Term
in.
 Definition
Inches
Term
KUB
 Definition
Kidney Ureter Bladder
Term
LOC
 Definition
Loss of Consciousness
Term
LBQC
 Definition
Large Base Quad Cane
Term
(L)
 Definition
Left
Term
L
 Definition
Liter
Term
LAC
 Definition
Long Arm Cast
Term
LAQ
 Definition
Long Arc Quadriceps Exercise
Term
LCL
 Definition
Lateral Collateral Ligament
Term
LDL
 Definition
Low-density Lipoprotein
Term
LE
 Definition
Lower Extremtiy
Term
LHD
 Definition
Left Hand Dominant
Term
LLC
 Definition
Long Leg Cast
Term
LMN
 Definition
Lower Motion Neuron
Term
LMRP
 Definition
Local Medical Review Policies
Term
LP
 Definition
Lumbar Puncture
Term
L/S or l/s
 Definition
Lifestyle
Term
LT
 Definition
Lunotriquetral
Term
LTFG
 Definition
Long Term Functional Goal
Term
LTG
 Definition
Long Term Goal
Term
LTM
 Definition
Long Term Memory
Term
m
 Definition
Meter; muscle
Term
MED
 Definition
Minimal Erythemal Dose
Term
mg
 Definition
Miligram
Term
ml
 Definition
Milliliter
Term
MCL
 Definition
Medial Collateral Ligament
Term
MCP
 Definition
Metacarpophalangeal
Term
MD
 Definition
Muscular Dystrophy; Medical Doctor/Physician
Term
MED(S)
 Definition
Medicines; Medications
Term
MG
 Definition
Myasthenia Gravis
Term
MHz
 Definition
Megahertz
Term
MI
 Definition
Myocardial Infarction
Term
MID
 Definition
Multi-infarct dementia
Term
mm
 Definition
Millimeter
Term
mm Hg
 Definition
Millimeters of Mercury
Term
MMT
 Definition
Manual Muscle Test
Term
MOI
 Definition
Mechanism of Injury
Term
mos
 Definition
Months
Term
MRI
 Definition
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Term
MRSA
 Definition
Methcillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Term
MS
 Definition
Multiple Schlerosis
Term
MTP
 Definition
Metatarsophalangeal
Term
mV
 Definition
Millivolt
Term
N or 5/5
 Definition
normal (manual muscle test)
Term
N
 Definition
Newton
Term
n
 Definition
Nerve
Term
Na
 Definition
Sodium
Term
N/A
 Definition
Not Applicable
Term
NBQC
 Definition
Narrow Base Quad Cane
Term
NDT
 Definition
Neurodevelopmental Treatment
Term
NICU
 Definition
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Term
NIDDM
 Definition
Non-insulin Dependant Diabetes Mellitus
Term
NIH
 Definition
National Institute of Health
Term
NMES
 Definition
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
Term
NPO
 Definition
Nothing By Mouth
Term
n.s.
 Definition
at Bedtime
Term
NSAID(S)
 Definition
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Drug(s)
Term
NT
 Definition
Not Tested
Term
n & v
 Definition
Nausea & Vomit
Term
NWB
 Definition
Non-weight Bearing
Term
OB
 Definition