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pediatric child

ped_chld
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The subordinate relationship for a child healthcare specialty. Used to identify pediatric child in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

ped_chld

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  ped_chld VARCHAR(100),  -- pediatric child
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ped_chld as pediatric_child
FROM claims;

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