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facility zip

fac_zip
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The postal code 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_zip

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  fac_zip as facility_zip
FROM claims;

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