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procedure language

proc_lang
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The preferred communication language for a medical treatment or intervention. 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 procedure management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

proc_lang

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  proc_lang VARCHAR(100),  -- procedure language
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  proc_lang as procedure_language
FROM claims;

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