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summary taxonomy code

summ_tax_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The provider specialty classification for a condensed information overview. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the summary across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for summary management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

summ_tax_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  summ_tax_cd as summary_taxonomy_code
FROM claims;

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