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Discharge Date

dsch_dt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The date the patient was released from the facility.

Standard Abbreviation

dsch_dt

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  dsch_dt VARCHAR(100),  -- Discharge Date
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dsch_dt as discharge_date
FROM claims;

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