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discharge expiration date

dsch_exp_dt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The validity end date for a hospital patient release. Used to track when discharge expiration date in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

dsch_exp_dt

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  dsch_exp_dt VARCHAR(100),  -- discharge expiration date
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dsch_exp_dt as discharge_expiration_date
FROM claims;

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