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hcpcs period

hcpcs_prd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The time interval duration for a healthcare common procedure coding system. 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 hcpcs management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

hcpcs_prd

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  hcpcs_prd VARCHAR(100),  -- hcpcs period
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  hcpcs_prd as hcpcs_period
FROM claims;

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