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termination identifier

term_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The unique identifying value for a coverage end date. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the termination across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for termination management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

term_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  term_id VARCHAR(100),  -- termination identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  term_id as termination_identifier
FROM claims;

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