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substitution class

sub_cls
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The classification tier for a alternative medication. 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 substitution management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

sub_cls

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sub_cls as substitution_class
FROM claims;

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