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assessment unit

asmt_unt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The single item or measure for a clinical evaluation. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for assessment management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

asmt_unt

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  asmt_unt VARCHAR(100),  -- assessment unit
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  asmt_unt as assessment_unit
FROM claims;

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