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precertification taxonomy code

precert_tax_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The provider specialty classification for a pre-service authorization. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the precertification across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for precertification management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

precert_tax_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  precert_tax_cd VARCHAR(100),  -- precertification taxonomy code
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  precert_tax_cd as precertification_taxonomy_code
FROM claims;

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