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microbiology code

micro_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

micro_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  micro_cd as microbiology_code
FROM claims;

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