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substitution child

sub_chld
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The subordinate relationship for a alternative medication. 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 substitution management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

sub_chld

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  sub_chld VARCHAR(100),  -- substitution child
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sub_chld as substitution_child
FROM claims;

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