Charting
CC medical abbreviation
CC has 2 common meanings: "chief complaint", "cubic centimeter". The context of the note or order decides which one is meant.
On the ISMP List of Error-Prone Abbreviations. ISMP suggests: For volume.
Each meaning matched at least two public references (5 in all for CC), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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2 meanings of CC
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| chief complaint | None | Charting | |
| cubic centimeter | None | Charting |
Also written: cc.
Example
Sample note heading: "CC."
A made-up line that shows the abbreviation in place. It is not about any patient and is not an instruction.
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What does CC mean in medical terms?
CC has 2 common meanings: "chief complaint", "cubic centimeter". The context of the note or order decides which one is meant.
Where is CC used?
CC shows up in charting. Its category here is charting.
Is CC on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No, but ISMP lists CC as an error-prone abbreviation. ISMP's suggested practice: For volume.