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bed date

bed_dt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The calendar date value for a patient accommodation unit. Used to track when bed date in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

bed_dt

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  bed_dt VARCHAR(100),  -- bed date
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bed_dt as bed_date
FROM claims;

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