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scan language

scn_lang
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The preferred communication language for a medical image capture. 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 scan management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

scn_lang

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  scn_lang as scan_language
FROM claims;

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