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credit code

cr_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The standardized classification value for a overpayment or reduction. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the credit across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for credit management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

cr_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  cr_cd as credit_code
FROM claims;

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