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Effective Date Time
eff_dt_tmgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The exact timestamp when the clinical observation was clinically relevant.
Standard Abbreviation
eff_dt_tm
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
eff_dt_tm VARCHAR(100), -- Effective Date Time
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
eff_dt_tm as effective_date_time
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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