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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BATF | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms |
BBA | Balanced Budget Act of 1997 |
BBA | Balanced Budget Act |
BBRA | Balanced Budget Refinement Act of 1999 (PL 106113) |
BC/BS | Blue Cross/Blue Shield |
BCA | Board of Contract Appeals |
BCB | Beneficiary Confidentiality Board |
BCBSA | Blue Cross/Blue Shield Association |
BCC | Billing Cycle Code |
BCC | Block Check Character |