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frequency reference

freq_ref
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external pointer for a administration timing. 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 frequency management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

freq_ref

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  freq_ref VARCHAR(100),  -- frequency reference
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  freq_ref as frequency_reference
FROM claims;

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