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