If it is not a standard abbreviation you should
Posted By: kj on 2009-01-03
In Reply to: OB/GYN abbreviation MLL? - DesertMT
Subject: If it is not a standard abbreviation you should
not be "guessing" as to what he/she means. If you have an account that you have to expand, I would flag it and go on.
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It's not a company standard
Subject: It's not a company standard
it is an AAMT standard
Standard would be 24-48 hours from what
Subject: Standard would be 24-48 hours from what
I have done all of these years, but some physicians will allow you more time as long as you are reliable. It also depends upon whether they use it for billing purposes.
Phalanges used to be the standard
Subject: Phalanges used to be the standard
But more and more I am hearing phalanxes.
New standard states:
Subject: New standard states:
And I quote: "Numerals, or figures, stand out from the surrounding text and serve a functional purpose in medical reports, where they should be used almost exclusively as opposed to spelled-out numbers.
Exceptions: Judgment and discretion are need when deciding but adjacent numbers require one to be spelled out to avoid confusion.
Use a comma to separate adjacent unrelated numerals if neither can be readily expressed in words and the sentence cannot be readily reworded.
Use numerals for fractions.
Spell out numbers that begin a sentence.
Zero is always spelled out when it stands alone.
Spell out numbers used as pronouns.
That should get you started!
I agree that's the standard, but over
Subject: I agree that's the standard, but over
the years have learned there can be exceptions, sometimes just because the customer says so ! :)
Only thing CP said was to use standard which is
Subject: Only thing CP said was to use standard which is
x
3 standard deviations *nm*
Subject: 3 standard deviations *nm*
x
Standard exam?
Subject: Standard exam?
Standard exam: His TMs are clear. Nasal mucosa shows some erythema and edema.
I keep hearing "standard exam" in front of some subcategories under physical exam, would this be accurate. Thanks.
standard Fogerty clamp? sm
Subject: standard Fogerty clamp? sm
The only "stoddard" clamp I could find was a test-tube clamp. Here is a link to some of the Fogarty clamps.
http://www.cardinal.com/mps/brands/vmueller/cosgrove.pdf.
hip replacement - a standard 0 s/l Neckglend?
Subject: hip replacement - a standard 0 s/l Neckglend?
SBE for standard base excess measure? All I can think of. sm
Subject: SBE for standard base excess measure? All I can think of. sm
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Standard rule of thumb, (no pun intended)
Subject: Standard rule of thumb, (no pun intended)
if it sticks out in the report like a sore thumb and draws undue attendion, then capitalize the first letter not the whole word, i.e. Dermabond.
SUV for standard uptake values? See info.
Subject: SUV for standard uptake values? See info.
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would they say a standard s/l procto-position for anoscopy & proctoscopy
Subject: would they say a standard s/l procto-position for anoscopy & proctoscopy
beginning of report for the pts positioning
I thought you used decimals for metric and fractions for standard...
Subject: I thought you used decimals for metric and fractions for standard...
and I think you need another decimal place
0.0038-inch-diameter
or
1/38,000-inch-diameter (but this = 0.0000263)
and now I really have a headache!
Ventricular drain placement. Standard landmarks were used and
Subject: Ventricular drain placement. Standard landmarks were used and
measured 10 cm posterior from the s/l gamela and 3 cm lateral to rt mid-pupillary line.
Find info on standard trial head. sm
Subject: Find info on standard trial head. sm
or trial head standard.
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we used standard s/l var-ous technique to enter the abdomen (for kidney transplant).
Subject: we used standard s/l var-ous technique to enter the abdomen (for kidney transplant).
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Standard leads are typically denoted by roman numerals.
Subject: Standard leads are typically denoted by roman numerals.
doing a kidney transplant...We used standard s/l ver-ous technique to enter the abdomen.
Subject: doing a kidney transplant...We used standard s/l ver-ous technique to enter the abdomen.
Standard RIPE therapy: four drugs---isoniazid (INH) rifampin (RIF), ethambutol (EMB) and pyrazinamid
Subject: Standard RIPE therapy: four drugs---isoniazid (INH) rifampin (RIF), ethambutol (EMB) and pyrazinamide (PZA)
physical exam: neck shows no s/l N-S-E? looking for a standard abbrev. used for neck. nm
Subject: physical exam: neck shows no s/l N-S-E? looking for a standard abbrev. used for neck. nm
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Is it A standard modified Hardinge approach or Harding approach?
shows both ways when I Google it. Thankis
abbreviation help
Subject: abbreviation help
I am typing a report that requires diagnosis abbreviations be expanded. In all my years working I have never expaned "ST" could use some guidance.
The diagnosis is ST elevated myocaridal infarction.
TO my knowledge I have always thought it to be S-wave and T-wave? any advice.
Abbreviation CO2
Subject: Abbreviation CO2
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another abbreviation that might fit is CTS
Subject: another abbreviation that might fit is CTS
Abbreviation help please....
Subject: Abbreviation help please....
Calculated cardiac index was 1.9 meters per minute per meter squared.
1.9 m/min/MSQ ???
Or just write it out? TIA!
Abbreviation help
Subject: Abbreviation help
If the doctor starts a sentence with an abbreviation, is it o.k. to use the abbreviation to start the sentence? thanks
Abbreviation TOT
Subject: Abbreviation TOT
TOT = total? Does TOT stand fo something else too?
Thank you.
ABBREVIATION HELP
Subject: ABBREVIATION HELP
Does anyone know if b.i.d. and q.d. have been acceptably changed to BID and qday? I have a doc making abbreviations for everything ( I think to save money), but these are 2 that I am not aware of...thanks!
abbreviation
Subject: abbreviation
Doc dictates he has no previous hx of PTV. Does anyone know what PTV stands for?
abbreviation
Subject: abbreviation
What is the abbreviation for milliamp? (sp)
TIA
Tina
abbreviation help - TGA
Subject: abbreviation help - TGA
She is saying "TGA" for a diagnosis. Patient with memory loss episode.
I thought she meant TIA which fits the patient's symptoms but she says it a few times in the report. What is TGA ?? I'm stumped.
Abbreviation WDA/WTA??? sm
Subject: Abbreviation WDA/WTA??? sm
Listed as a discharge diagnosis and sounds like "history of WDA" or "WTA."
Patient has an IV drug abuse history, bipolar, hep C positive, and acute renal failure.
Thanks! 
Abbreviation
Subject: Abbreviation
Anyone know what PUND stands for, or am I misunderstanding the letters? It is in a Narrative report for L&D. She says, Diagnosis: PUND with painful contractions....
Abbreviation
Subject: Abbreviation
Patient was scheduled for epidural steroid injection but left the SPU or FPU without having the procedure due to anxiety.
Abbreviation
Subject: Abbreviation
Ok, patient had TNA as a child. Cannot find TNA meaning.
abbreviation
Subject: abbreviation
Some contusions, secondary to his s/l mba, nba ?
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Subject: abbreviation help
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ID abbreviation
Subject: ID abbreviation
 Hi, all. When you abbreviate ID for Infectious Diseases, do you type it as ID or I.D.? Thanks! Happy early New Year!  
re: abbreviation
Subject: re: abbreviation
Typing verbatim if allowed is best as it takes the liability off of your shoulders and places it on the doctor's shoulders if there is ever a doubt.
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Subject: abbreviation help
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Abbreviation
Subject: Abbreviation
Humulin R ??
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Subject: abbreviation
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ABBREVIATION HELP
I am fairly new working MT and have a question for you. I know that you expand abbreviations that are part of a diagnosis. What about CVA? Would you leave it CVA since it could mean cerebrovascular accident, cardiovascular accident, costovertebral angle, etc.?
abbreviation sm
Subject: abbreviation sm
I would probably change it to "never had an echocardiogram" if it is not a verbatim account.
help with abbreviation
Subject: help with abbreviation
ECC EOU - It is in the past medical history.
abbreviation
Subject: abbreviation
how do I expand CK-MB on account that expands all abbreviations? Thanks.
OK is not the abbreviation for okay. I
Subject: OK is not the abbreviation for okay. I
googled OK versus okay and it really is fascinating all the different view points on how this even came into being.
Abbreviation BNT, B&T or BMT?? Help!
I am stuck again. Working on cardiology report and the dictator is talking about a complete blood count (CBC), no problems there, b ut she refers to the CBC and talks about the either BNT (can't find), BMT (not a bone marrow transplant) or B&T (also cannot find); it has to be one of these 3. Refers to sodium count when talking about this? Any suggestions??
OB/GYN abbreviation MLL?
MD dictates, "there was a second-degree MLL repair with 3-0 Vicryl."
In 20 years, I've never heard this, anyone know what MLL stands for? Maybe it's just the resident making up her own shorthand???? Help!
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