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