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stay code

stay_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

stay_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  stay_cd as stay_code
FROM claims;

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