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What does PT stand for?
What does NP represent in medical abbreviations?
What does EST stand for?
Establish Care
What does EST PT mean?
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What abbreviation is used for Appointment?
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What does CAN stand for?
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What does RS mean?
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What does NS stand for in medical terms?
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What does OVR signify?
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What is the meaning of OVE?
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What does MWE stand for?
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What does PHY refer to?
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What does DEE stand for?
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What does FUP or F/U signify?
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What does LAB/W represent?
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What is the abbreviation for Blood Pressure?
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What does INJ mean?
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What does A/S signify?
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What does RX stand for?
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What does LVM mean?
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What is the meaning of PCP?
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What does WCC stand for?
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What does REF mean?
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What does ROI represent?
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What does FMLA stand for?
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What does PIP mean?
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Study Notes
Medical Abbreviations
- PT (Patient): Individual receiving or registered for medical treatment.
- NP (New Patient): Person new to the facility seeking medical treatment.
- EST (Establish Care): Process of changing primary care providers or facilities.
- EST PT: Patient seen by a physician in the clinic within the last two years.
- Appt (Appointment): Abbreviation for a scheduled medical visit.
- CAN (Cancellation): Abbreviation indicating the cancellation of an appointment.
- RS (Reschedule): Abbreviation used when an appointment is rearranged.
- NS (No Show): Indicates a patient did not attend a scheduled appointment.
- OVR (Office Visit Regular): 15-minute appointment slot designation.
- OVE (Office Visit Extended): 30-minute appointment slot designation.
- MWE (Medicare Wellness Exam): Annual 45-minute covered appointment for individuals over 65 on Medicare.
- PHY (Physical Exam): Annual 30-minute appointment with no copay required.
- DEE (Diabetic Eye Exam): Specialized eye examination for individuals at risk of diabetic retinopathy.
- FUP or F/U (Follow Up): Indicates a subsequent appointment for patient monitoring.
- LAB/W (Lab Work Up): Refers to tests required for blood labs or analysis.
- BP (Blood Pressure): Measurement of the force exerted by blood against artery walls.
- INJ (Injection): Refers to the administration of a shot or injection.
- A/S (Allergy Shot): Indicates a patient requires an allergy injection.
- RX (Prescription): Written authorization for a patient to receive medication or treatment.
- LVM (Left a Voicemail): Documentation of a message left for a patient or regarding a case.
- PCP (Primary Care Provider): Main physician managing patient care and referrals to specialists.
- WCC (Well Child Check): Annual routine physical exam for children under 18.
- REF (Referral): Process of sending a patient to a specialist by their primary physician.
- ROI (Release of Information): Form allowing disclosure of identifiable patient information.
- FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act): U.S. law mandating unpaid job-protected leave for medical/family reasons.
- MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident): Notation indicating a patient is being seen post-car accident.
- PIP (Personal Injury Protection): Insurance covering medical expenses and lost wages due to specific incidents.
- WC (Worker's Compensation): Insurance providing benefits to employees injured at work.
- HMO (Health Maintenance Organization): Insurance requiring use of in-network doctors under a primary care provider.
- PPO (Preferred Provider Organization): Health plan that contracts with providers to create a network for coverage.
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Test your knowledge of common medical abbreviations used at the front desk. This quiz focuses on terms like 'PT' for Patient and 'NP' for New Patient, helping you understand essential vocabulary in a medical setting. Perfect for anyone working in or studying healthcare administration.
