Appendix C: Acronym Dictionary
Term | Definition |
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A/EEG | Ambulatory Electroencephalogram |
AAFP | American Academy of Family Physicians |
AAP | American Academy of Pediatrics |
AAPD | American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry |
ABMG | American Board of Medical Geneticists |
ABR | Auditory Brainstem Response |
ACA | Affordable Care Act of 2010 |
ACD | Augmentative Communication Device |
ACH | Automated Clearinghouse |
ACIP | Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices |
ADA | American Dental Association |
ADL | Activity of Daily Living |
AFP | Abdominal Flat Plates |
AHA | American Heart Association |
AHI | Apnea/Hypopnea Index |
AI | Auditory Impairment |
AIDS | Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome |
AIS | Automated Inquiry System |
ALS | Advanced Life Support |
AMA | American Medical Association |
ANSI | American National Standards Institute |
API | Atypical Provider Identifier |
APRN | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse |
ARD | Admission, Review, and Dismissal |
ASA | American Society of Anesthesiologists |
ASC | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
ASHA | American Speech-Language-Hearing Association |
ASL | American Sign Language |
ASP | Average Sales Price |
AWP | Average Wholesale Price |
BCCS | Breast and Cervical Cancer Services |
BCG | Bacillus Calmette-Guérin |
BCVDDP | Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development Program |
BHO | Behavioral Health Organization |
BICROS | Bilateral Contralateral Routing of Offside Signal |
BIDS | Border Infectious Disease Surveillance |
BiPAP | Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure |
BLL | Blood Lead Level |
BLS | Basic Life Support |
BMI | Body Mass Index |
BMT | Bone Marrow Transplantation |
BON | (Texas) Board of Nursing |
BPH | Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
BRC | Bureau of Radiation Control |
BUN | Blood Urea Nitrogen |
BVIC | Blind and Visually Impaired Children |
BVS | Bureau of Vital Statistics |
C21 | Compass21 |
CAH | Critical Access Hospital |
CAPD | Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis |
CBA | Community-Based Alternatives (Program) |
CBC | Complete Blood Count |
CBO | Community Based Organization |
CCP | Comprehensive Care Program |
CCPD | Continuous Cycling Peritoneal Dialysis |
CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
CDT | Current Dental Terminology |
CDTF | Chemical Dependency Treatment Facility |
CFR | Code of Federal Regulations |
CHC | Comprehensive Health Centers |
CHIP | Children’s Health Insurance Program |
CIHCP | County Indigent Health Care Program |
CLASS | Community Living Assistance and Support Services |
CLIA | Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments |
CLPPP | Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program |
CMS | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
CMT | Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment |
CNM | Certified Nurse-Midwife |
CNS | Clinical Nurse Specialist |
COP | Condition of Participation |
COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
CORF | Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility |
COTA | Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant |
CPAP | Continuous Positive Airway Pressure |
CPM | Continuous Passive Motion |
CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
CPT | Current Procedural Terminology |
CRCP | Certified Respiratory Care Practitioner |
CRF | Chronic Renal Failure |
CRNA | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist |
CSF | Colony Stimulating Factor |
CSHCN | Children with Special Health Care Needs (Services Program) |
CSI | Claim Status Inquiry |
CT | Computed Tomography |
dB | Decibel |
DBS | Division for Blind Services |
DC | Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine |
DCN | Dorsal Column Neurostimulator |
DDS | Doctor of Dental Surgery |
DEA | Drug Enforcement Agency |
DEFRA | Deficit Reduction Act (of 1984) |
DFPS | Department of Family and Protective Services |
DMD | Doctor of Medical Dentistry |
DME | Durable Medical Equipment |
DMERC | Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier |
DNA | Deoxyribonucleic Acid |
DO | Doctor of Osteopathy |
DOB | Date of Birth |
DOC | Dynamic Orthotic Cranioplasty |
DOS | Date of Service |
DOT | Directly Observed Therapy |
DPC | Diagnostic Procedure Code |
DPM | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
DRG | Diagnosis-Related Group |
DSHS | (Texas) Department of State Health Services |
DSM | Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders |
DTaP | Diptheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine |
E/M | Evaluation and Management (Services) |
EBLL | Elevated Blood Lead Level |
ECC | Early Childhood Caries |
ECF | Extended Care Facility |
ECG | Electrocardiogram |
ECI | Early Childhood Intervention |
ECMO | Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation |
ECT | Electroconvulsive Therapy |
EDC | Estimated Date of Confinement |
EDD | Expected Date of Delivery |
EDI | Electronic Data Interchange |
EEG | Electroencephalogram |
EFT | Electronic Funds Transfer |
EGD | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
EIN | Employer Identification Number |
EKG | Electrocardiogram |
EMG | Electromyography |
EMR | Electronic Medical Record |
EMS | Emergency Medical Services |
EMT | Emergency Medical Technician |
ENT | Ear, Nose, and Throat |
EOB | Explanation of Benefits |
EOG | Electro-Oculogram |
EOPS | Explanation of Pending Status |
EPO | Erythropoietin Alfa |
EPSDT | Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment |
ER | Emergency Room |
ER&S | Electronic Remittance and Status Report |
ERA | Estrogen Receptor Assay |
ERCP | Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography |
eSP™ | eScreener Plus |
ESRD | End Stage Renal Disease |
FDA | (United States) Food and Drug Administration |
FES | Functional Electrical Stimulation |
FFP | Federal Financial Participation |
FFS | Fee-for-Service |
FFY | Federal Fiscal Year |
FIUT | Fetal Intrauterine Transfusion |
FOC | Frontal Occipital Circumference |
FPL | Federal Poverty Level |
FPP | Family Planning Program |
FQHC | Federally Qualified Health Center |
FQS | Federally Qualified Satellite |
FY | Fiscal Year |
FYE | Fiscal Year End |
GAA | Alpha-Glucosidase |
G-CSF | Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factors |
GM-CSF | Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor |
GME | Graduate Medical Education |
GNS | Gastric Neurostimulation |
GYN | Gynecology/Gynecological |
HASC | Hospital-based Ambulatory Surgical Center |
H.B. | House Bill |
HBOT | Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy |
HBsAG | Hepatitis B Surface Antigen |
HBV | Hepatitis B Virus |
HCPCS | Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System |
HCS | Home and Community-Based Services |
HDL | High Density Lipoproteins |
HepA | Hepatitis A |
HepB | Hepatitis B |
HFCWCS | High-Frequency Chest Wall Compression System |
HHA | Home Health Aide |
HHS | (United States Department of) Health and Human Services |
HHSC | (Texas) Health and Human Services Commission |
HIC | Health Insurance Claim (Number) |
HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
HIPP | Health Insurance Premium Payment |
HIV | Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
HLD | Handicapping Labio-Lingual Deviations |
HNPCC | Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer |
HPV | Human Papillomavirus |
HRC | Texas Human Resource Code |
HRSA | Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration |
HSC | Texas Health and Safety Code |
HTW | Healthy Texas Women |
IADL | Instrumental Activity of Daily Living |
ICD-9-CM | International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification |
ICD-10-CM | International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification |
ICD-10-PCS | International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System |
ICF | Intermediate Care Facility (see also SNF and ECF) |
ICF-IID | Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities |
ICHP | Institute for Child Health Policy |
ICN | Internal Control Number (in 24-digit Medicaid ICN) |
ID | Identification |
IDCU/TB | Infectious Disease Control Unit Tuberculosis Program |
IDD | Intellectual or Developmental Disability |
IDEA | Individuals with Disabilities Education Act |
ID/RC | Intellectual Disability/Related Condition |
IEP | Individualized Education Program |
IFSP | Individualized Family Service Plan |
IM | Intramuscular |
IMD | Institution for Mental Diseases |
ImmTrac2 | Immunization Tracking system |
IOL | Intraocular Lens |
IPD | Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis |
IPIA | Improper Payments Information Act (of 2002) |
IPPB | Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing |
IPV | Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation |
IRF | Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility |
IRS | Internal Revenue Service |
ISD | Independent School District |
ISP | Internet Service Provider |
IUD | Intrauterine Device |
IV | Intravenous |
JCIH | Joint Committee on Infant Hearing |
KUB | Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder |
LAIV | Live, Attenuated Influenza Vaccine |
LASIK | Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis |
LCDC | Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor |
LCSW | Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
LDL | Low Density Lipoprotein |
LEA | Local Education Agency |
LIDDA | Local Intellectual or Developmental Disability Authorities |
LLC | Limited Liability Company |
LMFT | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist |
LMP | Last Menstrual Period |
LOS | Length of Stay |
LPA | Licensed Psychological Associate |
LPC | Licensed Professional Counselor |
LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
LPTA | Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant |
LTC | Long Term Care |
LTCH | Long Term Care Hospital |
LVEF | Left-Ventricle Ejection Fraction |
LVN | Licensed Vocational Nurse |
LVRS | Lung Volume Reduction Surgery |
MAC | Medical Access Card |
MAO | Medical Assistance Only |
MAST | Multiple Radioallergosorbent Test |
MBCC | Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer |
MCO | Managed Care Organization |
MCP | Monthly Capitation Payment |
MD | Doctor of Medicine |
MDCP | Medically Dependent Children Program |
MFADS | Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Detection System |
MFCU | Medicaid Fraud Control Unit |
MH | Mental Health |
MMPI | Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory |
MMWR | Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report |
MNC | Medically Needy Clearinghouse |
MNP | Medically Needy Program |
MPI | Medicaid Program Integrity |
MQMB | Medicaid Qualified Medicare Beneficiary |
MRA | Magnetic Resonance Angiography |
MRAN | Medicare Remittance Advice Notice |
MREP | Medicare Remit Easy Print |
MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
MRSA | Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus |
MRT | Magnetic Resonance Technology |
MSAFP | Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein |
MSC | Maternity Service Clinic |
MSRP | Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price |
MTP | Medical Transportation Program |
MUA | Medically Underserved Area |
MUP | Medically Underserved Population |
NBCCEDP | National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program |
NBS | Newborn Screen (Neonatal Screen) |
NCCI | National Correct Coding Initiative |
NCVIA | National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act |
NDC | National Drug Code |
NETT | National Emphysema Treatment Trial |
NF | Nursing Facility |
NG | Nasogastric |
NMDP | National Marrow Donor Program |
NMES | Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation |
NP | Nurse Practitioner |
NPI | National Provider Identifier |
NPPES | National Plan and Provider Enumeration System |
NPR | Notice of Program Reimbursement |
NSAID | Nonsteriodal Anti-inflammatory Drugs |
NUCC | National Uniform Claim Committee |
OAE | Otoacoustic Emissions |
OB | Obstetrics |
OB-GYN | Obstetric and Gynecology |
OBRA | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act |
OCR | Office of Civil Rights |
OD | Doctor of Optometry |
OI | Other Insurance |
OIG | Office of Inspector General |
OMB | Office of Management and Budget |
OMT | Osteopathic Manipulation Treatment |
OPT/SP | Outpatient Physical Therapy/Speech Pathology |
OPTN | Organ Procurement and Transportation Network |
ORF | Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility |
OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
OT | Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapist |
OTC | Over the Counter |
PA | Physician Assistant |
PaCO2 | Partial Pressure of Carbon Dioxide |
PACT | Program for Amplification for Children of Texas (Hearing Aids/Services) |
PAN | Prior Authorization Number |
PaO2 | Partial Pressure of Oxygen |
PASRR (formerly PASARR) | Preadmission Screening and Annual Resident Review |
PC | Personal Computer |
PCCM | Primary Care Case Management (Program) |
PCN | Patient Control Number |
PCS | Personal Care Services |
PDA | Personal Digital Assistant |
Portable Document Format | |
PDL | Preferred Drug List |
PDN | Private Duty Nursing |
PE | Presumptive Eligibility |
PENS | Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator |
PERM | Payment Error Rate Measurement |
PET | Positron Emission Tomography |
PHC | Primary Home Care |
PhD | Doctor of Philosophy |
PIC | Provider Information Change |
PIF | Provider Information Form |
PIP | Personal Injury Protection |
PKU | Phenylketonuria |
P.L. | Public Law |
PLP | Provisionally Licensed Psychologist |
POC | Plan of Care |
POS | Place of Service |
PPO | Preferred Provider Organization |
PPS | Prospective Payment System |
PRK | Photorefractive Keratectomy |
PRN | Pro Re Nata (As Needed) |
PRO | Peer Review Organization |
PT | Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist |
PVC | Premature Ventricular Contractions |
QA | Quality Assurance |
QC | Quality Control |
QCC | Qualified Credentialed Counselor |
QMB | Qualified Medicare Beneficiary |
R&S | Remittance and Status Report |
RAST | Radioallergosorbent Test |
RBRVS | Resource-Based Relative Value Scale |
RDC | Renal Dialysis Center |
RDI | Respiratory Disturbance Index |
RGO | Reciprocating Gait Orthoses |
RHC | Rural Health Clinic |
RN | Registered Nurse |
RR | Reference Range |
RSDI | Retirement Survivors Disability Insurance |
RSV | Respiratory Syncytial Virus |
RV | Residual Volume |
RVU | Relative Value Unit |
SA | Service Area |
S.B. | Senate Bill |
SC | Subcutaneous |
SCI | Spinal Cord Injury |
SCHIP | State Children’s Health Insurance Program |
SDA | Standard Dollar Amount |
SHARS | School Health and Related Services |
SID | Surface Identification |
SIMV | Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation |
SLIAG | State Legalization Impact Assistance Grant |
SLP | Speech-Language Pathology |
SMPA | Special Medical Prior Authorization |
SNF | Skilled Nursing Facility (see also ICF and ECF) |
SNS | Sacral Nerve Stimulator |
SOC | Start of Care (concerning Home Health Services claims) |
SQ | Subcutaneous |
SRT | Speech Reception Threshold |
SSA | Social Security Administration |
SSI | Supplemental Security Income (Program) |
SSL | Secure Socket Layer |
SSN | Social Security Number |
ST | Speech Therapy |
STAR | State of Texas Access Reform (Program) |
STD | Sexually Transmitted Disease |
SVT | Supraventricular Tachycardia |
TAC | Texas Administrative Code |
TANF | Temporary Assistance for Needy Families |
TB | Tuberculosis |
TDD | Telecommunications Device for the Deaf |
TEA | Texas Education Agency |
TEFRA | Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (of 1982) |
TEHDI | Texas Early Hearing Detection and Intervention |
TENS | Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator |
THKAO | Thoracic-Hip-Knee-Ankle Orthoses |
THSteps | Texas Health Steps |
TID | Tooth Identification Number |
TIN | Tax Identification Number |
TMHP | Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership |
TMPPM | Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual |
TMRM | Texas Medicaid Reimbursement Methodology |
TMRP | Texas Medical Review Program |
TNF | Tumor Necrosis Factor |
TOB | Type of Bill |
TOS | Type of Service |
TP | Type Program |
TPL | Third Party Liability |
TPN | Total Parenteral Nutrition |
TPR | Third Party Resource |
TSBDE | Texas State Board of Dental Examiners |
TTY | Teletypewriter |
TURP | Transurethral Resection of the Prostate |
TVFC | Texas Vaccines for Children (Program) |
TWC | Texas Workforce Commission |
TxHmL | Texas Home Living |
UCB | University of California at Berkeley |
UM | Utilization Management |
UNOS | United Network for Organ Sharing |
UR | Utilization Review |
USC | United States Code |
USDA | United States Department of Agriculture |
VA | Veteran’s Administration |
VAERS | Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System |
VDP | Vendor Drug Program |
VDRL | Venereal Disease Research Laboratory |
VIS | Vaccine Information Statement |
VNS | Vagal Nerve Stimulator |
VPN | Virtual Private Network |
VRE | Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci |
VSU | Vital Statistics Unit |
WAIS-R | Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale–Revised |
WIC | Women, Infants, and Children (Program) |