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device type
dev_typgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The category classification for a medical equipment item. Used to identify device type in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
dev_typ
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
dev_typ VARCHAR(100), -- device type
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
dev_typ as device_type
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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