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hcpcs class

hcpcs_cls
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The classification tier 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_cls

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  hcpcs_cls as hcpcs_class
FROM claims;

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