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implant start time

impl_start_tm
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

impl_start_tm

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  impl_start_tm as implant_start_time
FROM claims;

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