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icd code

icd_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

icd_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  icd_cd as icd_code
FROM claims;

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