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complication taxonomy code

cmpl_tax_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

cmpl_tax_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  cmpl_tax_cd as complication_taxonomy_code
FROM claims;

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