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patient target
pt_tgtmember
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The destination reference for a individual receiving medical care. Used to identify patient target in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
pt_tgt
Category
member
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
pt_tgt VARCHAR(100), -- patient target
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
pt_tgt as patient_target
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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