Home Care Abbreviations

These abbreviations were compiled by Dr. Khosrow Assadi 

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z - APPENDIX

IADL Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
IC Initial Claim
ICD-9-CM International Classification of Disease -9th edition- Clinical Modification
ICF Intermediate Care Facility
ICN Internal Control Number
ICP Infection Control Practitioner
ID Identification
IDDM Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
IDE Investigational Device Exception
IDN Integrated Delivery Network
IEP Individualized Education Plan
IFSP Individualized Family Services Plan
IHC Indian Health Centers
IHMC In-Home Medical Care
IHO In-Home Operation
HIS International Health Services
IHSP Individualized Health and Support Plan
IHSS In-Home Supportive System
IIHI Individually Identifiable Health Information
IIPP Illness and Injury Prevention Program
IME Indirect Medical Expense
IMD Institution for Medical Disease
INR International Normalized Ratio
INSS In Home Support Service
IOA Institute Of Aging
IOC Inspection of Code
IP 1) Inpatient
2) Internet Protocol
IPA Independent Practice Association
IPC Individual Plan of Care
IPCS Internet Professional Claim Submission
IPPB Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing
IR Inherent Reasonableness, Information Resources
IRB Institutional Review Board
IPS Interim Payment System
IRC Internal Revenue Code
IRV Interactive Voice Response
IVR Interactive Voice Response
IWC Industrial Welfare Commission