Home Care Abbreviations

These abbreviations were compiled by Dr. Khosrow Assadi

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D

DAB	Department of Appeals Board
DAC	Disabled Adult Child
DAT	Diet As Tolerated
D / C	Discharge, Discontinue
DBA	Doing Business As
DCN	1) Denial Code Number 2) Document Control Number
DDE	Direct Data Entry
DDS	Department of Developmental Services
DEFRA	Deficit Reduction Act
DHHS	Department of Health and Human Services
DHS	Department of Health Services
DC	Discharge
DI	Disability Income
DL	Denial Letters
DLSE	Division of Labor Standard Enforcement
DM	Disease Management
DME	Durable Medical Equipment
DMEPOS	Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetic, Orthotic and Supplies
DMERC	Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier
DMERG	Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carriers
DMH	Department of Mental Health
DNR	Do Not Resuscitation
DOA	Dead On Arrival
DOB	Date of Birth
DOF	Department of Finance
DOJ	Department of Justice
DOL	Department of Labor
DOS	Days of Service Outstanding
DOSH	Division of Occupational Safety and Health
DOT	Department of Transportation
DOT	Directly Observed Therapy
DPAHC	Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
DP/NF	Distinct Part, Nursing Facility
DP	Discharge Planner
DPO	Discharge Planning Option
DRG	Diagnosis Related Group
DSD	Dry Sterile Dressing, Director of Staff Development
DSMO	Designated Standard Maintenance Organization
DSS	Department of Social Services
DVT	Deep Venous Thrombosis
DUR	Drug Use Review
DVA	Department of Veteran Affairs
DVT	Deep Venous Thrombosis
DX	Diagnosis