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referral child

ref_chld
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The subordinate relationship for a specialist service request. Used to identify referral child in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

ref_chld

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  ref_chld VARCHAR(100),  -- referral child
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ref_chld as referral_child
FROM claims;

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