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gastroenterology class

gi_cls
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The classification tier for a digestive system specialty. 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 gastroenterology management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

gi_cls

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  gi_cls as gastroenterology_class
FROM claims;

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