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provider language

prvdr_lang
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The preferred communication language for a healthcare service professional. 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 provider management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

prvdr_lang

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  prvdr_lang as provider_language
FROM claims;

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