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plan start time

pln_start_tm
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The beginning time value for a benefit coverage structure. Used to track temporal information related to plan start time. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for plan management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

pln_start_tm

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  pln_start_tm VARCHAR(100),  -- plan start time
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pln_start_tm as plan_start_time
FROM claims;

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