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pediatric class

ped_cls
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The classification tier for a child healthcare specialty. Used to identify pediatric class in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

ped_cls

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ped_cls as pediatric_class
FROM claims;

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