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referral description
ref_descgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
Text description for the referral.
Standard Abbreviation
ref_desc
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
ref_desc VARCHAR(100), -- referral description
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
ref_desc as referral_description
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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