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department zip

dept_zip
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The postal code for a organizational unit. 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 department management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

dept_zip

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dept_zip as department_zip
FROM claims;

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