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procedure type

proc_typ
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The category classification for a medical treatment or intervention. Used to identify procedure type in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

proc_typ

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  proc_typ as procedure_type
FROM claims;

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