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lab taxonomy code

lab_tax_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

lab_tax_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  lab_tax_cd as lab_taxonomy_code
FROM claims;

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