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chart language

chrt_lang
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The preferred communication language for a medical record documentation. 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 chart management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

chrt_lang

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  chrt_lang VARCHAR(100),  -- chart language
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  chrt_lang as chart_language
FROM claims;

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