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remittance class

remit_cls
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The classification tier for a payment explanation. 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 remittance management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

remit_cls

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  remit_cls VARCHAR(100),  -- remittance class
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  remit_cls as remittance_class
FROM claims;

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