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value language
val_langgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The preferred communication language for a measured data point. 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 value management and reporting.
Standard Abbreviation
val_lang
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
val_lang VARCHAR(100), -- value language
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
val_lang as value_language
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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