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material duration

matl_dur
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The time span length for a medical supply substance. 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 material management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

matl_dur

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  matl_dur VARCHAR(100),  -- material duration
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  matl_dur as material_duration
FROM claims;

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