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carrier category

carr_cat
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The grouping classification for a insurance company. 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 carrier management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

carr_cat

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  carr_cat as carrier_category
FROM claims;

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