Care setting or organization
SNF medical abbreviation
SNF means "skilled nursing facility".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (3 in all for SNF), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What SNF means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| skilled nursing facility | None | Billing, Charting |
Example
Sample discharge note: "discharge to SNF."
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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Questions
What does SNF mean in medical terms?
SNF means "skilled nursing facility".
Where is SNF used?
SNF shows up in billing and charting. Its category here is care setting or organization.
Is SNF on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. SNF is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.