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authorization taxonomy code

auth_tax_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The provider specialty classification for a service pre-approval. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the authorization across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for authorization management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

auth_tax_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  auth_tax_cd VARCHAR(100),  -- authorization taxonomy code
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  auth_tax_cd as authorization_taxonomy_code
FROM claims;

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