The abbreviation NOS indicates that the information in the medical record was insufficient to assign a more specific code.

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NOS stands for "not otherwise specified" and is used when the information in the medical record is insufficient to assign a more specific code. It indicates that the diagnosis or procedure is not more specific, but is the best information available based on the documentation.

The Abbreviation NOS Indicates That the Information in the Medical