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transfer zip

xfer_zip
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The postal code for a patient movement between units. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. 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_zip

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  xfer_zip as transfer_zip
FROM claims;

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