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guarantor code

guar_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The standardized classification value for a financially responsible party. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the guarantor across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for guarantor management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

guar_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  guar_cd VARCHAR(100),  -- guarantor code
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  guar_cd as guarantor_code
FROM claims;

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