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note language

nt_lang
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The preferred communication language for a clinical documentation entry. 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 note management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

nt_lang

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  nt_lang as note_language
FROM claims;

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