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queue code

que_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

que_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  que_cd as queue_code
FROM claims;

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