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location language

loc_lang
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The preferred communication language for a physical service site. 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 location management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

loc_lang

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  loc_lang VARCHAR(100),  -- location language
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  loc_lang as location_language
FROM claims;

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