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Abbreviation
Healthcare

orthopedic taxonomy code

ortho_tax_cd

Usage Notes

Musculoskeletal specialty - Provider specialty classification

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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