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Abbreviation
Healthcare

department taxonomy code

dept_tax_cd

Usage Notes

Organizational unit - Provider specialty classification

Global Definition

The provider specialty classification for a organizational unit. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the department across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for department management and reporting.

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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