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dependent category
dep_catgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The grouping classification for a insurance beneficiary. Used to identify dependent category in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
dep_cat
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
dep_cat VARCHAR(100), -- dependent category
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
dep_cat as dependent_category
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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