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address category

addr_cat
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The grouping classification for a physical location identifier. 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 address management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

addr_cat

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  addr_cat VARCHAR(100),  -- address category
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  addr_cat as address_category
FROM claims;

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