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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BLUC | Bottom Line Unit Cost |
BLUES | Blue Cross/Blue Shield associations |
BMA | BioMedical Applications |
BMACS | Part B Medicare Automated Claims Systems |
BMCHRD | Bureau of Maternal & Child Health & Resources Development |
BOA | Basic Ordering Agreement |
BOAN | Beneficiary's Own Account Number (SSN) |
BOCMIS | Beneficiary Overpayment Control & Management Information System |
BOD | Bid Opening Date |
BOIS | Beneficiary Online Inquiry System (HI/SMI online in HCFA) |