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Discharge Date
dsch_dtgeneral
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;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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