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pulmonology code

pulm_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

pulm_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pulm_cd as pulmonology_code
FROM claims;

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