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payer code

pyr_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

pyr_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pyr_cd as payer_code
FROM claims;

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