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task code

tsk_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

tsk_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  tsk_cd as task_code
FROM claims;

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