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facility language

fac_lang
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The preferred communication language for a healthcare service location. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for facility management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

fac_lang

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  fac_lang VARCHAR(100),  -- facility language
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  fac_lang as facility_language
FROM claims;

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