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effective language

eff_lang
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The preferred communication language for a coverage start validity. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for effective management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

eff_lang

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  eff_lang VARCHAR(100),  -- effective language
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  eff_lang as effective_language
FROM claims;

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