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record name

rec_nm
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The display label text for a healthcare information document. Used to identify record name in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

rec_nm

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  rec_nm VARCHAR(100),  -- record name
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rec_nm as record_name
FROM claims;

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