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benefit taxonomy code

bnft_tax_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

bnft_tax_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bnft_tax_cd as benefit_taxonomy_code
FROM claims;

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