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oncology category

onc_cat
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

onc_cat

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  onc_cat as oncology_category
FROM claims;

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