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organization code

org_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

org_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  org_cd as organization_code
FROM claims;

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