Acronyms

Glossary

An acronym is a term formed from the initial letter or letters of each of the major parts of a compound term. This list explains acronyms found on the cms.hhs.gov web site and other acronyms that are commonly used. This list is not a legal document. Select one of the following letters to view the list of acronyms that begins with that letter.

Glossary and Acronyms
Acronym Sort descending	Term
AAMC	Association of American Medical Colleges
AAO	American Academy of Ophthalmology
AAP	American Academy of Pediatrics
AAPC	American Association of Professional Coders
AAPCC	Adjusted Average Per Capita Cost
AAPD	American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
AAPHR	American Association of Physicians for Human Rights
AAPP	Affirmative Action Program Planning
AARG	Average Annual Rate of Growth
AARP	American Association of Retired Persons