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metric code

mtr_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

mtr_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  mtr_cd as metric_code
FROM claims;

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