| CRS | Change Request System |
| DCC | Data Content Committee |
| DeCC | Dental Content Committee (DeCC) of the American Dental Association (ADA). |
| DSMO | Designated Standards Maintenance Organizations |
| FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions |
| HHS | Health and Human Services |
| HIPAA | Health Information Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 |
HL7 | Health Level Seven (ANSI Accredited) |
MOU | Memo of Understanding |
| NCPDP | National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (ANSI Accredited) |
| NCVHS | National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics |
| NPRM | Notice of Proposed Rule Making |
| NUBC | National Uniform Billing Committee |
| NUCC | National Uniform Claim Committee |
| SDO | Standards Development Organization |
| X12N | The Insurance Subcommittee of the ANSI Accredited Standards Committee |