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
AARR	Approval, Adjustment & Reject Response
AB	(BC/BSA's) Administrative Bulletin
ABA	American Banking Association
ABA	American Bar Association
ABD	Aged, Blind & Disabled
ABEND	Abnormal Ending
ABENDAID	ABEND Analysis Software
ABG	Arterial Blood Gases
ABH	Association of Behavioral Healthcare
ABN	Advanced Beneficiary Notice