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note start date

nt_start_dt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The beginning date value for a clinical documentation entry. Used to track when note start date in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

nt_start_dt

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  nt_start_dt VARCHAR(100),  -- note start date
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  nt_start_dt as note_start_date
FROM claims;

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