BOS now says numerals preferred, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. nm
Posted By: oldtimer on 2007-10-11
In Reply to: I've always typed "first" sm - MDmomMT
Subject: BOS now says numerals preferred, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. nm
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mcg is preferred as the other
Subject: mcg is preferred as the other
symbol is on the "additional" list of dangerous abbreviations, for possible future inclusion. Most clients prefer mcg, but you would want to check that with your client profile.
As for liter, if using liter without a prefix, I do not abbreviate it. My clients prefer it written out. When using as in milliter, my clients' preference is mL (it's much easier to recognize).
But these are things you should definitely verify with your client profile.
mL is preferred...sm
Subject: mL is preferred...sm
Both "cc" and "mL" are equivalent, but in medical literature "mL" is now preferred. JCAHO also has "cc" on its list of "dangerous abbreviations" because when written poorly it can be misconstrued as "U" (less of an issue for typed records). The mL vs. cc preference can be client/account specific. But I humbly disagree with your mentor. I've *never* heard of mL for intake and cc for output. I believe usage should be consistent throughout depending on client preference. just my 2 cents....
Don't know which if either is preferred, but
Subject: Don't know which if either is preferred, but
I think "okay" looks a little more professional in a report.
tendonitis is preferred but
Subject: tendonitis is preferred but
I used to type tendinitis and the doctor bugged out and did not want that. Either is correct though technically.
Per BOS, disK is preferred for both.
Subject: Per BOS, disK is preferred for both.
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Preferred usage
Question: When typing mammos which is the perferred. 9 o'clock position or 9:00 position.
Preferred abbrevation
Subject: Preferred abbrevation
What is the preferred way to abbreviate C-PAP?
per AAMT, it is preferred to
Subject: per AAMT, it is preferred to
edit to read "x-ray again" as opposed to re-x-ray, but definitely not rex-ray or re-xray.
Abbreviation preferred by
Subject: Abbreviation preferred by
AAMT Book of Style, 2nd Edition, p. 217.
If we transcribe a numeral for the dose, it is best to use the abbreviation.
If you wanted to spell it out (like if it started a sentence), it is acceptable to use the word itself. One gram of Ancef IV was administered prior to the procedure. but The patient was administered 1 g of Ancef IV prior to the procedure.
Best to check with your supervisor or account transcription guidelines to see which method they prefer, but I figured the BOS standpoint might be helpful. Happy Holidays!
I would think tendinitis is preferred
Subject: I would think tendinitis is preferred
My Stedman's ortho book has main listing "tendinitis" with subentries under this spelling. It also has "tendonitis" as a "variant of tendinitis" with no subentries. As backup I checked Vera Pyle and the entry in the silver book is as follows:
tendinitis - not tendonitis (her italics)
which is preferred.. hiccoughs or hiccups?
Subject: which is preferred.. hiccoughs or hiccups?
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p.o. is preferred, but client preference
Subject: p.o. is preferred, but client preference
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Is there a preferred way to type epo, Epo, EPO level? TIA.
Subject: Is there a preferred way to type epo, Epo, EPO level? TIA.
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disc has always been preferred in my experience
Subject: disc has always been preferred in my experience
esophagram possibly preferred?
Subject: esophagram possibly preferred?
Stedman's ENT word book has esophagram, and my Stedman's Electronic Medical Dictionary has esophagram with the definition but it also has syn: esophagogram, so both are used.
preferred is disk though for yrs I typed disc....
Subject: preferred is disk though for yrs I typed disc....
curet, curette - either/or? which is preferred and what is acceptable? nm
Subject: curet, curette - either/or? which is preferred and what is acceptable? nm
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Steman's has presbyacusis as the preferred spelling,
Subject: Steman's has presbyacusis as the preferred spelling,
but presbycusis is the same thing.
Preferred is disk.--both eyes and back.
Subject: Preferred is disk.--both eyes and back.
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I would type C34 a 2 mm; annular is the preferred sp; anular a variation.nm
Subject: I would type C34 a 2 mm; annular is the preferred sp; anular a variation.nm
Yes, just means far in the past. Also, should be *aortocoronary* (1 word preferred)
Subject: Yes, just means far in the past. Also, should be *aortocoronary* (1 word preferred)
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Exactly. Disk is preferred but disc is also correct. So RELAX, people!
Subject: Exactly. Disk is preferred but disc is also correct. So RELAX, people!
Have a margarita or something, willya?
Thanks for the cite, CG!
I prefer disc also, but disk is preferred for AAMT BOS 2, page 140
Subject: I prefer disc also, but disk is preferred for AAMT BOS 2, page 140
oh well... have to do what the BOS says.
use numerals only, not to be spelled out
Subject: use numerals only, not to be spelled out
according to BOS2..........
Have always seen it as Roman numerals. nm
Subject: Have always seen it as Roman numerals. nm
Used to be roman numerals, now it is 2/6.
Subject: Used to be roman numerals, now it is 2/6.
NP does not know transcription rules.
Arabic numerals.
Subject: Arabic numerals.
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Hurtle or Hurthle cell carcinoma? I find both. Whis is preferred
Subject: Hurtle or Hurthle cell carcinoma? I find both. Whis is preferred
Roman numerals not used much today...nm
Subject: Roman numerals not used much today...nm
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I have a question about numerals in a report (sm)
Subject: I have a question about numerals in a report (sm)
I have an old copy of AAMT BOS (copyright 1995) and QA sent me something like the below. "He is to follow up with me for post hospitalization follow up within "1 to 2 weeks" after discharge." I had originally transcribed it as "one to two weeks." He goes on to state "Per AAMT BOS, use numerals almost exclusively, rather than spelling out the numbers." Did that change in the new newer book? TIA
as I know it all stages are in roman numerals
Subject: as I know it all stages are in roman numerals
It's because they want to pay less. Numerals are shorter than writing out.
Subject: It's because they want to pay less. Numerals are shorter than writing out.
You're right. BOS says numerals with the exceptions sm
Subject: You're right. BOS says numerals with the exceptions sm
you mentioned plus when two numbers come together, such as
"The patient will take two 2-mg tablets per day."
You wouldn't transcribe it as "2 2-mg tablets."
I've always used Roman Numerals.
Subject: I've always used Roman Numerals.
A good example are Salter-Harris fracture values which are always Roman Numerals.
I believe the type is in Roman numerals II nm
Subject: I believe the type is in Roman numerals II nm
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For chondromalacia, what numerals are you referring to? Thanks
Subject: For chondromalacia, what numerals are you referring to? Thanks
it is probably 2, usually Arabic numerals w/grades, but that is JMO NM
Subject: it is probably 2, usually Arabic numerals w/grades, but that is JMO NM
Through Wheeless it would be Roman numerals.
Subject: Through Wheeless it would be Roman numerals.
When I started, it was Roman Numerals
Subject: When I started, it was Roman Numerals
That was 30 years ago. Now they prefer Arabic numerals. I was rather disappointed; it was one of the few times you could trot out Roman numerals!
Roman numerals for stages are used
Subject: Roman numerals for stages are used
only for cancer the majority of the time. There are some exceptions, but the majority of the time it is roman numerals. For example, kidney disease is arabic, fractures are arabic. If it is not associated with cancer then it is more than likely arabic. You can always look it up and tell which is which, which is BOS2 suggests.
Certain conditions, etc. still use roman numerals
Subject: Certain conditions, etc. still use roman numerals
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Use arabic numerals for all numbers.
Subject: Use arabic numerals for all numbers.
The current standard in transcription is to use arabic numerals (1, 2, 3...)for all numbers, even under the number 10, because they stand out on the page and are less likely to be overlooked or misinterpreted.
(BOS 3rd)
Factors are written in roman numerals
Subject: Factors are written in roman numerals
I found this on google and in Vera Pyle's Current Medical Terminology. This is a great book. I have found a lot in here.
grades are numerals, stages always Roman
Subject: grades are numerals, stages always Roman
stage II-A but I don't know anything about that little *y* you left there - so I'd give them a blank there.........
stages are always roman numerals and grades are always numbers
stage IV, grade 4
Hope this helps somewhat - I've been doing oncology for 20 years..........next year....but MT'g for much longer *lol*
Schatzker II fracture (Roman numerals for this)
Subject: Schatzker II fracture (Roman numerals for this)
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TIMI III (roman numerals) flow.......nm
Subject: TIMI III (roman numerals) flow.......nm
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Cranial nerves are roman numerals II-XII. (nm)
Subject: Cranial nerves are roman numerals II-XII. (nm)
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I'm finding the regions and planes use numerals and
Subject: I'm finding the regions and planes use numerals and
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aren't leads in Roman numerals?
Subject: aren't leads in Roman numerals?
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Stedman's says Roman numerals, such as Gravida I
Subject: Stedman's says Roman numerals, such as Gravida I
Not all stages are roman numerals, depends.
Subject: Not all stages are roman numerals, depends.
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