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termination scheduled time

term_sched_tm
operations·Updated Jun 23, 2026

Definition

ISO-11179 Definition

Specific time of day at which a member's coverage termination is scheduled to be processed or take effect. Used alongside the scheduled date in enrollment and eligibility systems to precisely sequence termination transactions and ensure accurate coverage boundary enforcement.

Standard Abbreviation

term_sched_tm

Category

operations

Why This Term Matters

Healthcare data terminology is foundational for any data engineer working in this industry. Precise understanding of standard terms enables accurate schema design, reduces downstream data quality issues, and ensures pipelines meet the regulatory and interoperability requirements imposed by HIPAA, HL7 FHIR, and CMS reporting frameworks. Without this foundation, even technically well-built pipelines produce data that fails validation when it reaches payers or regulators.

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