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pediatric state

ped_st
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The state or province for a child healthcare 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 pediatric management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

ped_st

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ped_st as pediatric_state
FROM claims;

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