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