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chart unit

chrt_unt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The single item or measure 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_unt

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  chrt_unt as chart_unit
FROM claims;

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