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acuity code

acu_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The standardized classification value for a condition severity level. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the acuity across healthcare systems. 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_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  acu_cd as acuity_code
FROM claims;

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