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geriatric code
ger_cdgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The standardized classification value for a elderly healthcare specialty. Used to quantify geriatric code in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
ger_cd
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
ger_cd VARCHAR(100), -- geriatric code
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
ger_cd as geriatric_code
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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