Care setting or organization

FQHC medical abbreviation

FQHC means "federally qualified health center".

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Meaning	Latin origin	Where used	Checked against
federally qualified health center	None	Billing, Charting	NLM SPECIALIST Lexicon abbreviations file (LRABR) CMS Acronyms Federal agency program pages (CMS, Medicare.gov, SSA, IRS, OIG, HHS, DOL, HRSA, FDA, CDC) and healthcare.gov glossary

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What does FQHC mean in medical terms?

FQHC means "federally qualified health center".

Where is FQHC used?

FQHC shows up in billing and charting. Its category here is care setting or organization.

Is FQHC on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?

No. FQHC is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.