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measurement type

meas_typ
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The category classification for a quantified clinical value. 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 measurement management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

meas_typ

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  meas_typ VARCHAR(100),  -- measurement type
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  meas_typ as measurement_type
FROM claims;

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