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Abbreviation
Healthcare

address category

addr_cat

Usage Notes

Physical location identifier - Grouping classification

Global Definition

The grouping classification for a physical location identifier. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for address management and reporting.

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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● application/json
{
  "abbreviation": "addr_cat",
  "fullTerm": "address category",
  "domain": "healthcare",
  "metadata": {
    "hasDefinition": true,
    "type": "acronym"
  }
}