Abbreviations to Use as Narratives - JA DME
Common Abbreviations to Use as Narratives
Due to the limitation of space on the 1500 Form/Item 19 and the 2400/NTE segment there are some common abbreviations that can be used when submitting paper and electronic claims. The list below contains common abbreviations to use.
| Abbreviation | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| 30 day | 30 day supply or 1 month supply |
| 90 day | 90 day supply or 3 month supply |
| ABN | Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage |
| AD | Added Documentation Sent |
| ADMD | Admit Datenk |
| ADMC | Advance Determination of Medicare Coverage |
| ANND | Anniversary Date |
| BBR | Broken Beyond Repair |
| BENE | Beneficiary |
| BIB | Break in Billing |
| BIN | Break in Need |
| BIS | Break in Service |
| CPM | Continuous Passive Motion |
| DLD | Delivery Date |
| DOD | Date of Discharge |
| DOP | Date of Purchase |
| DOS | Date of Surgery/ Date of Service |
| EQ | Equipment |
| FFS | Fee-For-Service |
| GT CL BE | Greater Clinical Benefit |
| IC | Requesting Individual Consideration |
| IOL | Intraocular Lens |
| MDL | Model Number |
| MFG | Manufacturer Number |
| MISC | K0108 or E1399 |
| MS | Maintenance and Servicing |
| MSRP | Manufacturer's suggested Retail Price |
| MWC | Manual Wheelchair |
| NDX | New Diagnosis Code |
| NOS | Number of Services |
| OD | Onset Date |
| ODX | Old Diagnosis Code |
| PO | Patient Owned |
| POS | Place of Service |
| PUD | Pick Up Date |
| PU | Pick Up |
| PUR | Purchased |
| PWC | Power Wheelchair |
| RPL | Replacement |
| RPR | Repair |
| SD | Surgery Date |
| SNF | Skilled Nursing Facility |
| SRL | Serial Number |
| TENS-2L 4L | TENS - 2 Leads or 4 Leads |
| UTS | Units |
| WC | Wheelchair |
Last Updated Dec 09 , 2023
