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validation start time

valid_start_tm
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The beginning time value for a accuracy verification. Used to track temporal information related to validation start time. 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_tm

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  valid_start_tm as validation_start_time
FROM claims;

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