Back to search

Method Code

method_cd
general
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?

Browse our complete library of 65,000+ standardized healthcare data terms

Browse All Terms