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effective period

eff_prd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The time interval duration 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_prd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  eff_prd as effective_period
FROM claims;

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