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encounter identifier

enc_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

Unique system identifier for the encounter.

Standard Abbreviation

enc_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  enc_id VARCHAR(100),  -- encounter identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  enc_id as encounter_identifier
FROM claims;

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