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obstetric category

ob_cat
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The grouping classification for a pregnancy care specialty. Used to identify obstetric category in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

ob_cat

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  ob_cat VARCHAR(100),  -- obstetric category
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ob_cat as obstetric_category
FROM claims;

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