charge end time
chrg_end_tmDefinition
ISO-11179 Definition
The timestamp marking when a billable service or procedure was completed, used in hospital charge capture systems to establish the precise end boundary of a timed service, supporting accurate billing for time-based CPT codes and anesthesia charges.
Standard Abbreviation
chrg_end_tm
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Why This Term Matters
Healthcare data terminology is foundational for any data engineer working in this industry. Precise understanding of standard terms enables accurate schema design, reduces downstream data quality issues, and ensures pipelines meet the regulatory and interoperability requirements imposed by HIPAA, HL7 FHIR, and CMS reporting frameworks. Without this foundation, even technically well-built pipelines produce data that fails validation when it reaches payers or regulators.
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