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chemistry taxonomy code

chem_tax_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

chem_tax_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  chem_tax_cd as chemistry_taxonomy_code
FROM claims;

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