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substitution taxonomy code

sub_tax_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The provider specialty classification for a alternative medication. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the substitution across healthcare systems. 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_tax_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sub_tax_cd as substitution_taxonomy_code
FROM claims;

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