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physical cost

pe_cst
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The expense value for a physical examination findings. 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 physical management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

pe_cst

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  pe_cst VARCHAR(100),  -- physical cost
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pe_cst as physical_cost
FROM claims;

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