Front Desk Medical Abbreviations Quiz

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.