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instrument period

inst_prd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The time span duration for a medical tool or device. Used to identify instrument period in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

inst_prd

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  inst_prd as instrument_period
FROM claims;

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