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transfer approval status

xfer_appr_sts
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The authorization state for a patient movement between units. Used to track the current state or condition of the transfer. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for transfer management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

xfer_appr_sts

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  xfer_appr_sts VARCHAR(100),  -- transfer approval status
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  xfer_appr_sts as transfer_approval_status
FROM claims;

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