MA abbreviations(part 1)

AAA

abdominal aortic aneurysm

AAMA

American Association of Medical Assistants

ABN

Advanced Beneficiary Notice

AC

before meals

ACTH

adrenocorticotropic hormone

ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act

ADH

antidiuretic hormone

ADL

activities of daily living

ADM

admission, admitted

AFDC

Assistance to Families with Dependent Children

AMA

American Medical Association

ALS

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

AMT

American Medical Technologists

AP

anteroposterior

AV

atrioventricular

AT

atrial tachycardia

ARU

Automated routing unit

Ad lib

At will desired

Bid

twice a day

Bm

bowel movement

Bp

blood pressure

BPH

benign prostatic hyperplasia

BRP

bathroom privileges

BUN

blood urea nitrogen

C

Celsius

CC

chief complaint

cc

cubic centimeter

C&S

culture and sensitivity

CAD

coronary artery disease

CDC

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CELSA

Combined English language skills assessment

CEU

continuing education unit

CHAMPVA

Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Veterans Administration

CLIA

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments

Cm

centimeter

CMA

Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)

CMAS

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant through the AMT

CMS

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

CNS

central nervous system

C/o

complains of

Cons

consultation

COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CPE

complete physical exam

CPR

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CPT

Current Procedural Terminology

CPU

Central Processing Unit

CT

computed tomography

CVA

cerebrovascular accident

CSF

cerebral spinal fluid