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orthopedic taxonomy code

ortho_tax_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

ortho_tax_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ortho_tax_cd as orthopedic_taxonomy_code
FROM claims;

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