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triage category

triage_cat
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The grouping classification for a patient priority assessment. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for triage management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

triage_cat

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  triage_cat VARCHAR(100),  -- triage category
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  triage_cat as triage_category
FROM claims;

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