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Service Date Start

svc_dt_start
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The beginning date for the medical service provided at the line level.

Standard Abbreviation

svc_dt_start

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  svc_dt_start VARCHAR(100),  -- Service Date Start
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  svc_dt_start as service_date_start
FROM claims;

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