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Deductible

DED
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The amount a patient must pay out-of-pocket before insurance coverage begins.

Standard Abbreviation

DED

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  ded VARCHAR(100),  -- Deductible
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ded as deductible
FROM claims;

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