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ndc taxonomy code

ndc_tax_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

ndc_tax_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ndc_tax_cd as ndc_taxonomy_code
FROM claims;

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