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neurology code

neuro_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

neuro_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  clm_id VARCHAR(50),
  neuro_cd VARCHAR(20),  -- neurology code (max 20 chars)
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
  clm_id,
  neuro_cd as neurology_code
FROM claims;

Common uses in healthcare data

  • Healthcare data warehouse schema design and modeling
  • Interoperability and cross-system data exchange
  • ETL pipeline development and orchestration
  • Master data management (MDM) programs
  • Analytics and business intelligence reporting

Example database column name

ISO-11179 snake_case standard

-- Recommended column name
neuro_cd

-- Example DDL
CREATE TABLE healthcare_data (
  record_id   VARCHAR(50)   NOT NULL,
  neuro_cd     VARCHAR(20),  -- neurology code (max 20 chars)
  created_dt  TIMESTAMP     NOT NULL DEFAULT NOW()
);

Column names follow the ISO-11179 naming convention: lowercase, underscore-separated, using the standard abbreviation as a prefix where applicable.

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