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charge name

chrg_nm
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The display label text for a service fee amount. Used to identify charge name in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

chrg_nm

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  chrg_nm VARCHAR(100),  -- charge name
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  chrg_nm as charge_name
FROM claims;

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