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appointment code

appt_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The standardized classification value for a scheduled care visit. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the appointment across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for appointment management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

appt_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  appt_cd as appointment_code
FROM claims;

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