appointment child
appt_chldDefinition
ISO-11179 Definition
An indicator or reference identifying a subordinate appointment linked to a parent scheduling record, such as a follow-up or ancillary service tied to a primary visit. Used to manage hierarchical appointment relationships within EHR scheduling systems and care coordination workflows.
Standard Abbreviation
appt_chld
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