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discharge count
dsch_cntgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The occurrence number for a hospital patient release. Used to identify discharge count in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
dsch_cnt
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
dsch_cnt VARCHAR(100), -- discharge count
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
dsch_cnt as discharge_count
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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