Medical Abbreviation for CPC exam and medical coder fresher
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- Jul 8
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Medical Abbreviation for CPC exam and medical coder fresher

Symptoms & Clinical Findings
SOB – Shortness of Breath
Fx – Fracture
LOC – Loss of Consciousness
F/U – Follow-up
Hx – History ( Medical history like previous Surgery, previous disease, previous Injury )
Dx – Diagnosis ( Disease/Injury / Condition )
Tx – Treatment ( Surgery /Procedure )
Sx – Symptoms
Rx – Prescription
PMH – Past Medical History
FH – Family History
SH – Social History
ROS – Review of Systems
CC – Chief Complaint
BMI – Body Mass Index
Note: These abbreviations not only help in the CPC exam but are also useful in medical coding.
Diagnostic & Disease Terms
AAA – Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
ADHD – Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
AFib/AF – Atrial Fibrillation
AKI – Acute Kidney Injury
ALS – Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
AML/ALL – Acute Myeloid/Lymphocytic Leukemia
BCC/SCC – Basal Cell/Squamous Cell Carcinoma
BOO – Bladder Outlet Obstruction
BPD – Bipolar Disorder / Borderline Personality Disorder
BPH – Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
CAD – Coronary Artery Disease
CHD – Coronary Heart Disease
CHF – Congestive Heart Failure
CIN – Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
CKD – Chronic Kidney Disease
CML/CLL – Chronic Myeloid/Lymphocytic Leukemia
COPD – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
CVA – Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
DDD – Degenerative Disc Disease
DJD – Degenerative Joint Disease
DKA – Diabetic Ketoacidosis
DM – Diabetes Mellitus
DVT – Deep Vein Thrombosis
ENT – Ear, Nose, Throat
ESRD – End-Stage Renal Disease
GAD – Generalized Anxiety Disorder
GERD – Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
GI – Gastrointestinal
GU – Genitourinary
HFrEF/HFpEF – Heart Failure with Reduced/Preserved Ejection Fraction
HIV/AIDS – Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
HLD – Hyperlipidemia
HTN – Hypertension
IBD – Inflammatory Bowel Disease
IBS – Irritable Bowel Syndrome
IDDM – Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
ILD – Interstitial Lung Disease
MDD – Major Depressive Disorder
MI – Myocardial Infarction
MRSA – Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
MS – Multiple Sclerosis
NAFLD – Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
NASH – Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
OA – Osteoarthritis
OCD – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
OSA – Obstructive Sleep Apnea
PAD – Peripheral Arterial Disease
PE – Pulmonary Embolism
PUD – Peptic Ulcer Disease
PVD – Peripheral Vascular Disease
RA – Rheumatoid Arthritis
SBO – Small Bowel Obstruction
SIRS – Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
SLE – Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
STD/STI – Sexually Transmitted Disease/Infection
STEMI/NSTEMI – ST-Elevation/Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
TB – Tuberculosis
TBI – Traumatic Brain Injury
TIA – Transient Ischemic Attack
URI – Upper Respiratory Infection
UTI – Urinary Tract Infection
Coding & Certification Related
ICD-10-CM – International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification Vimp
ICD-10-PCS – ICD-10 Procedure Coding System
CPT – Current Procedural Terminology
HCPCS – Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
NCCI – National Correct Coding Initiative Vimp
RVU – Relative Value Unit
CMS – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Vimp
HIPAA – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Vimp
EHR/EMR – Electronic Health Record / Electronic Medical Record Vimp
POA – Present on Admission
NOS – Not Otherwise Specified
NEC – Not Elsewhere Classified
E/M – Evaluation and Management
LCD/NCD – Local/National Coverage Determination
MUE – Medically Unlikely Edit
PHI – Protected Health Information Vimp
Procedures & Treatment
Bx – Biopsy
CABG – Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
CPAP/BiPAP – Continuous/Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure
CT – Computed Tomography
D&C – Dilation and Curettage
EEG – Electroencephalogram
EGD – Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
EKG/ECG – Electrocardiogram
EMG – Electromyography
ERCP – Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
ESWL – Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
ETT – Endotracheal Tube (intubation)
HD – Hemodialysis
I&D – Incision and Drainage
KUB – Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder (X-ray)
MAC – Monitored Anesthesia Care
MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging
ORIF – Open Reduction Internal Fixation
PD – Peritoneal Dialysis
PEG – Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
TURBT – Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor
TURP – Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
US – Ultrasound
VP shunt – Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
Care Settings & Encounter Types
ED/ER – Emergency Department/Room
OP – Outpatient
IP – Inpatient
ASC – Ambulatory Surgery Center
SNF – Skilled Nursing Facility
LOS – Length of Stay
DC/D/C – Discharge
Adm – Admission
Consult – Consultation
PACU – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit


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