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duration code
dur_cdgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The standardized classification value for a treatment time period. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the duration across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for duration management and reporting.
Standard Abbreviation
dur_cd
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
dur_cd VARCHAR(100), -- duration code
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
dur_cd as duration_code
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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