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Abbreviation
Healthcare

location taxonomy code

loc_tax_cd

Usage Notes

Physical service site - Provider specialty classification

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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