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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POIWD | People or Individuals with Disabilities (aka PIDS) |
POL | Physician Office Laboratories |
POMS | Program Operations Manual System (SSA) (formerly Claims Manual CM)) |
POR | Print/Utility Owning Region |
POR | Provider Overpayment Recovery |
POR | Provider Overpayment Report |
PORA | Principal Official Responsible for Acquisition |
PORS | Provider Overpayment Recovery System |
PORS | Provider Overpayment Reporting System |
PORT | Patient Outcome Research Team (or Treatment) |