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encounter name

enc_nm
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

Display name for the encounter.

Standard Abbreviation

enc_nm

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  enc_nm as encounter_name
FROM claims;

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