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rheumatology class

rheum_cls
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The classification tier for a autoimmune disease specialty. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for rheumatology management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

rheum_cls

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  rheum_cls VARCHAR(100),  -- rheumatology class
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rheum_cls as rheumatology_class
FROM claims;

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