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instrument taxonomy code

inst_tax_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The provider specialty classification for a medical tool or device. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the instrument across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for instrument management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

inst_tax_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  inst_tax_cd VARCHAR(100),  -- instrument taxonomy code
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  inst_tax_cd as instrument_taxonomy_code
FROM claims;

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