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ophthalmology taxonomy code

opht_tax_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

opht_tax_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  opht_tax_cd as ophthalmology_taxonomy_code
FROM claims;

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