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treatment code

tx_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

tx_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  tx_cd as treatment_code
FROM claims;

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