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acuity class

acu_cls
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The classification tier for a condition severity level. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for acuity management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

acu_cls

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  acu_cls VARCHAR(100),  -- acuity class
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  acu_cls as acuity_class
FROM claims;

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