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Method Code
method_cdgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The laboratory method used to obtain the result (e.g., Chromatography, Culture).
Standard Abbreviation
method_cd
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
method_cd VARCHAR(100), -- Method Code
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
method_cd as method_code
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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