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duration code

dur_cd
general
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;

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