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cpt start time

cpt_start_tm
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The beginning time value for a current procedural terminology code. Used to track temporal information related to cpt start time. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for cpt management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

cpt_start_tm

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  cpt_start_tm VARCHAR(100),  -- cpt start time
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  cpt_start_tm as cpt_start_time
FROM claims;

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