A description of the corresponding healthcare intervention accompanies each ABC code. Each description follows the hierarchy represented by the 5-character alphabetic code string. This ensures each ABC code conveys the entire meaning of the code string without necessitating reliance on manuals or other resources.

For example, the description "High risk pregnancy identification, Antepartum, Midwifery, Practice specialties" accompanies code "CEBAM."

Ongoing development of terminology that comprehensively describes interventions of alternative medicine, nursing and other integrative healthcare is at the core of our efforts and endeavors, and we encourage users of the ABC codes to help us expand and improve the code set. To request new terminology and codes, please click here.