| A | B |
|---|
| AAA | abdominal aortic aneurysm |
| ABD | abdomen |
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| AMS | altered mental status |
| appt | appointment |
| auth | authorization |
| BCBS | Blue Cross Blue Shield |
| BID | twice a day |
| BLE | benefit level exception |
| BMT | bone marrow transplant |
| BP | blood pressure |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CHD | coronary heart disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CHI | closed head injury |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPT | current procedural terminology |
| CT | computed tomography |
| CTA | computed tomography angiography |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| cvg | coverage |
| D/C | discharge |
| DAR | department appointment record |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| DAT | direct antiglobulin test |
| DDD | degenerative disk disease |
| dept | department |
| DEXA | dual energy x-ray absorptiometry |
| DKA | diabetic ketoacidosis |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DOI | date of injury |
| DOS | date of service |
| DRG | diagnosis related group |
| DSHS | Department of Social & Health Services |
| dup | duplicate |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| echo | echocardiogram |
| EEV | electronic eligibility verification |
| EMG | electromyography |
| EMR | electronic medical record |
| EOB | explanation of benefits |
| ETR | exception to rule |
| FA | financial assistance |
| Fx | fracture |
| GIB | gastrointestinal bleed |
| GK | gamma knife |
| GSW | gunshot wound |
| GU | geniturinary |
| H&P | history and physical |
| HAR | hospital appointment record |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| HCA | Health Care Authority |
| HCC | hepatocelluar carcinoma |
| HEENT | "head, eyes, ear, nose and throat" |
| HMC | Harborview Medical Center |
| HMSO | Highline Medical Services Organization |
| HOBD | Health Options Blind & Disabled |
| HT | hypertension |
| HTN | hypertension |
| IB | In-Basket |
| ICH | intracranial hemorrhage |
| ILD | interstitial lung disease |
| ins | insurance |
| IP | inpatient |
| LAD | left anterior descending |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LLQ | lower left quadrant |
| LLQ | lower left quadrant |
| LNOK | legal next of kin |
| LOS | length of stay |
| LRQ | lower right quadrant |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| M/R | medical record |
| MCL | medial collateral ligament |
| MHC | Molina Health Care |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MRA | magnetic resonance angiography |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MRN | medical record number |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| MS | mitral stenosis |
| msg | message |
| MSPQ | Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| N/A | not applicable |
| NM | nuclear medicine |
| NPC | no patient contact |
| NPI | National Provider Identifier |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NSTI | necrotizing soft tissue infection |
| OHP | One Healthport |
| OP | outpatient |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| P-1 | Provider One |
| P2P | peer to peer |
| PA | prior authorization |
| PACU | Post Anesthesia Care Unit |
| PC3 | Patient-Centered Community Care |
| PCC | Patient Care Coordinator |
| PE | pulmonary embolism |
| PE | pre-eclampsia |
| PE | physical examination |
| PET | Positron emission tomography |
| Ph | phone |
| pls | please |
| PMH | past medical history |
| P-One | Provider One |
| Pre-D | pre-determination |
| Pre-Reg | pre-registration |
| PT | physical therapy |
| Px | pain |
| QD | every day |
| QHS | every bedtime |
| QID | 4 times a day |
| QOD | every other day |
| Rad-Onc | radioation oncology |
| RBC | Regence Blue Shield |
| RCE | red cell exchanges |
| Ref | referral |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| ROI | release of information |
| ROM | range of motion |
| rqd | required |
| RT | radiotherapy |
| RT | radiation therapy |
| RT | respirtory therapy |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| Rx | prescription |
| S/W | spoke with |
| SAR | Secondary Authorization Request |
| SCA | single case agreement |
| SCCA | Seattle Cancer Care Alliance |
| SDH | subdural hematoma |
| SIDS | suddent infant death syndrome |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| SPECT | single photon emission computed tomography |
| ST | speech therapy |
| SURG | surgery |
| TAVR | transcatheter aortic valve replacement |
| TBSA | total body surface area |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TID | 3 times a day |
| TIN | Taxpayer Identification Number |
| TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |
| Tx | treatment |
| UHC | United Healthcare |
| ULQ | upper left quadrant |
| UM | utilization management |
| UR | utilization review |
| US | ultrasound |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| UWMC | University of Washington Medical Center |
| UWNC | University of Washington Neighborhood Clinics |
| UWP | University of Washington Physicians |
| VA | (Department of) Veteran Affairs |
| VCP | Veterans Choice Program |
| vfy | verify |
| VM | voicemail |
| VMC | Valley Medical Center |
| w/o | without |
| WQ | workqueue |
| WS | web site |
