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department service date

dept_svc_dt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The care delivery date for a organizational unit. Used to track when department service date in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

dept_svc_dt

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  dept_svc_dt VARCHAR(100),  -- department service date
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dept_svc_dt as department_service_date
FROM claims;

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