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rheumatology taxonomy code

rheum_tax_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The provider specialty classification for a autoimmune disease specialty. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the rheumatology across healthcare systems. 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_tax_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  rheum_tax_cd VARCHAR(100),  -- rheumatology taxonomy code
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rheum_tax_cd as rheumatology_taxonomy_code
FROM claims;

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