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evaluation start time

eval_start_tm
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The beginning time value for a diagnostic assessment. Used to track temporal information related to evaluation start time. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for evaluation management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

eval_start_tm

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  eval_start_tm VARCHAR(100),  -- evaluation start time
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  eval_start_tm as evaluation_start_time
FROM claims;

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