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protocol code

proto_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The standardized classification value for a standardized procedure. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the protocol across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for protocol management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

proto_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  proto_cd VARCHAR(100),  -- protocol code
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  proto_cd as protocol_code
FROM claims;

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