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charge type

chrg_typ
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The category classification for a service fee amount. Used to identify charge type in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

chrg_typ

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  chrg_typ as charge_type
FROM claims;

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