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icd level

icd_lvl
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The hierarchy position for a international classification of diseases code. 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 icd management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

icd_lvl

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  icd_lvl as icd_level
FROM claims;

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