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triage level

triage_lvl
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

Emergency department categorization of patient urgency (ESI 1-5). Determines order and speed of treatment.

Standard Abbreviation

triage_lvl

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  triage_lvl as triage_level
FROM claims;

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