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department datetime

dept_dttm
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The combined date-time value for a organizational unit. Used to track when department datetime in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

dept_dttm

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  dept_dttm VARCHAR(100),  -- department datetime
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dept_dttm as department_datetime
FROM claims;

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