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mortality code

mort_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

mort_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  mort_cd as mortality_code
FROM claims;

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