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Computerized Physician Order Entry

CPOE
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

CPOE - A process of electronic entry of medical practitioner instructions for the treatment of patients under their care.

Standard Abbreviation

CPOE

Category

provider

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  cpoe VARCHAR(100),  -- Computerized Physician Order Entry
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  cpoe as computerized_physician_order_entry
FROM claims;

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