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trauma code

trma_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

trma_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  trma_cd as trauma_code
FROM claims;

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