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plan state

pln_st
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The state or province for a benefit coverage structure. 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 plan management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

pln_st

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  pln_st VARCHAR(100),  -- plan state
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pln_st as plan_state
FROM claims;

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