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service language

svc_lang
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The preferred communication language for a healthcare activity provided. 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 service management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

svc_lang

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  svc_lang as service_language
FROM claims;

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