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transfer reference
xfer_refgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The external pointer for a patient movement between facilities. Used to identify transfer reference in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
xfer_ref
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
xfer_ref VARCHAR(100), -- transfer reference
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
xfer_ref as transfer_reference
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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