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operation code

op_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

op_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  op_cd as operation_code
FROM claims;

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