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validation start date

valid_start_dt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The beginning date value for a accuracy verification. Used to track temporal information related to validation start date. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for validation management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

valid_start_dt

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  valid_start_dt VARCHAR(100),  -- validation start date
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  valid_start_dt as validation_start_date
FROM claims;

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