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location unit

loc_unt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The measurement unit for a physical service site. Used to identify location unit in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

loc_unt

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  loc_unt as location_unit
FROM claims;

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