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group category

grp_cat
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The grouping classification for a provider organization. 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 group management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

grp_cat

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  grp_cat VARCHAR(100),  -- group category
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  grp_cat as group_category
FROM claims;

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