Abbreviations Flashcards
ABN
Advanced Beneficiary Notice
AHIMA
American Health Information Management Association
AMA
American Medical Association
CCA
Certified Coding Associate
CCS
Correct Coding Specialist
CHAMPUS
Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services
CMS
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
COBRA
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
CPC
Certified Professional Coder
CPC-A
Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice
CPC-H
Certified Professional Coder-Hospital
CPC-P
Certified Professional Coder-Payer
CPT
Current Procedural Terminology
DOL
Department of Labor
Dx
Diagnosis
EHR
electronic health record
EOB
Explanation of Benefits
ePHI
Electronic Protected Health Information
EPO
Exclusive Provider Organization
FDCPA
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
FICA
Federal Insurance Contributions Act
FMLA
Family and Medical Leave Act
FSA
Flexible Spending Account
HHS
Department of Health and Human Services
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HRA
Health Reimbursement Account
ICD
International Classification of Diseases
NCCI
National Correct Coding Initiative
OIG
Office of Inspector General
OWCP
Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs
PCP
primary care physican
PHI
Protected Health Information
PPO
Preferred Provider Organization
UCR
Usual, Customary, and Reasonable
POS
Point of Service
TPA
Third-Party Administrator