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encounter name
enc_nmgeneral
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;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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