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hcpcs parent

hcpcs_prnt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The superior relationship 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_prnt

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  hcpcs_prnt as hcpcs_parent
FROM claims;

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