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encounter period
enc_prdgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The time span duration for a healthcare service interaction. Used to identify encounter period in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
enc_prd
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
enc_prd VARCHAR(100), -- encounter period
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
enc_prd as encounter_period
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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