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eligibility taxonomy code

elig_tax_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The provider specialty classification for a coverage qualification status. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the eligibility across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for eligibility management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

elig_tax_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  elig_tax_cd VARCHAR(100),  -- eligibility taxonomy code
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  elig_tax_cd as eligibility_taxonomy_code
FROM claims;

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