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substitution comment

sub_cmt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The free text notation 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_cmt

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sub_cmt as substitution_comment
FROM claims;

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