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test taxonomy code

tst_tax_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

tst_tax_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  tst_tax_cd as test_taxonomy_code
FROM claims;

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