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quality code

qlty_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The standardized classification value for a care standard measure. Used to quantify quality code in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

qlty_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  qlty_cd as quality_code
FROM claims;

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