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transfer comment

xfer_cmt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The free text notation for a patient movement between facilities. Used to identify transfer comment in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

xfer_cmt

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  xfer_cmt as transfer_comment
FROM claims;

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