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carrier code

carr_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The standardized classification value for a insurance company. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the carrier across healthcare systems. 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_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  carr_cd as carrier_code
FROM claims;

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