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consumable category

cons_cat
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The grouping classification for a single-use supply item. 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 consumable management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

cons_cat

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  cons_cat as consumable_category
FROM claims;

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