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Diagnosis Code Pointer
diag_cd_ptrgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
Attribute linking a service line to one of the 12 primary diagnosis codes.
Standard Abbreviation
diag_cd_ptr
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
diag_cd_ptr VARCHAR(100), -- Diagnosis Code Pointer
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
diag_cd_ptr as diagnosis_code_pointer
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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