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slot code

slot_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The standardized classification value for a available time period. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the slot across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for slot management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

slot_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  slot_cd VARCHAR(100),  -- slot code
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  slot_cd as slot_code
FROM claims;

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