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acuity zip

acu_zip
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The postal code 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_zip

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  acu_zip as acuity_zip
FROM claims;

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