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procedure category

proc_cat
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

Categorization label for procedure within Eligibility processes in Healthcare implementations. Used for reporting, integrations, and downstream analytics.

Standard Abbreviation

proc_cat

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  proc_cat VARCHAR(100),  -- procedure category
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  proc_cat as procedure_category
FROM claims;

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