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encounter source

enc_src
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

Source system or channel for encounter within Provider processes in Healthcare implementations. Used for reporting, integrations, and downstream analytics.

Standard Abbreviation

enc_src

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  enc_src as encounter_source
FROM claims;

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