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pathologist code

path_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

path_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  path_cd as pathologist_code
FROM claims;

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