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 |
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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 |