Abbreviation
Healthcare
substitution code
sub_cdUsage Notes
Alternative medication - Standardized classification value
Global Definition
The standardized classification value for a alternative medication. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the substitution across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for substitution management and reporting.
Sources
Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices
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● application/json
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