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carrier taxonomy code

carr_tax_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The provider specialty classification 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_tax_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  carr_tax_cd as carrier_taxonomy_code
FROM claims;

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