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otolaryngology class

ent_cls
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The classification tier for a ear nose throat specialty. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for otolaryngology management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

ent_cls

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  ent_cls VARCHAR(100),  -- otolaryngology class
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ent_cls as otolaryngology_class
FROM claims;

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