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remittance language

remit_lang
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The preferred communication language 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_lang

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  remit_lang as remittance_language
FROM claims;

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