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intervention category

intv_cat
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The grouping classification for a clinical action or procedure. 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 intervention management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

intv_cat

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  intv_cat VARCHAR(100),  -- intervention category
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  intv_cat as intervention_category
FROM claims;

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