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Controlled Substance
CSgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
A drug or chemical whose manufacture possession and use are regulated by government due to potential for abuse or addiction.
Standard Abbreviation
CS
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
cs VARCHAR(100), -- Controlled Substance
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
cs as controlled_substance
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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