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Entity Identifier Code

ent_id_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

Identifies the type of entity being described (e.g., PE=Payee, PR=Payer).

Standard Abbreviation

ent_id_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  ent_id_cd VARCHAR(100),  -- Entity Identifier Code
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ent_id_cd as entity_identifier_code
FROM claims;

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