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department description

dept_desc
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The textual explanation for a organizational unit. Used to identify department description in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

dept_desc

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dept_desc as department_description
FROM claims;

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