Billing and insurance
CHIP medical abbreviation
CHIP means "Children's Health Insurance Program".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (3 in all for CHIP), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What CHIP means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Health Insurance Program | None | Billing, Claims |
Example
Sample payer type: "CHIP."
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Questions
What does CHIP mean in medical terms?
CHIP means "Children's Health Insurance Program".
Where is CHIP used?
CHIP shows up in billing and claims. Its category here is billing and insurance.
Is CHIP on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. CHIP is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.