Acronyms
GlossaryAn 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.
Acronym Sort descending | Term |
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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 |