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discharge start date

dsch_start_dt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The beginning date value for a hospital patient release. Used to track when discharge start date in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

dsch_start_dt

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dsch_start_dt as discharge_start_date
FROM claims;

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