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disease class

dis_cls
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The classification tier for a pathological condition. 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 disease management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

dis_cls

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  dis_cls VARCHAR(100),  -- disease class
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dis_cls as disease_class
FROM claims;

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