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visit date

vst_dt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The calendar date value for a patient healthcare appointment. Used to track when visit date in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

vst_dt

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  vst_dt VARCHAR(100),  -- visit date
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  vst_dt as visit_date
FROM claims;

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