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observation expiration date
obs_exp_dtgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The validity end date for a clinical finding or measurement. Used to track when observation expiration date in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
obs_exp_dt
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
obs_exp_dt VARCHAR(100), -- observation expiration date
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
obs_exp_dt as observation_expiration_date
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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