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snomed code

snomed_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The standardized classification value for a systematized nomenclature of medicine code. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the snomed across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for snomed management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

snomed_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  snomed_cd as snomed_code
FROM claims;

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