Abbreviation
Healthcare
material taxonomy code
matl_tax_cdUsage Notes
Medical supply substance - Provider specialty classification
Global Definition
The provider specialty classification for a medical supply substance. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the material across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for material management and reporting.
Sources
Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices
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