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hcpcs category

hcpcs_cat
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The grouping classification for a healthcare common procedure coding system. 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 hcpcs management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

hcpcs_cat

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  hcpcs_cat as hcpcs_category
FROM claims;

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