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Domain

Clinical

EHR, ICD-10, LOINC, SNOMED CT, patient care and clinical documentation

16,101 clinical terms

finding preferred namefndg_pref_nm

The preferred or standardized display name chosen for a clinical finding, which may differ from its coded or technical label. Used to ensure consistent, user-friendly presentation of findings across clinical interfaces, patient-facing portals, and reporting tools in EHR systems.

finding pricefndg_prc

The charged or listed cost associated with a clinical finding or related diagnostic service. Used in healthcare billing, cost transparency, and revenue cycle workflows to associate monetary values with documented assessments, procedures, or diagnostic results in financial and clinical systems.

finding primary indicatorfndg_prim_ind

A flag or boolean indicator designating whether a clinical finding is the primary diagnosis, observation, or result within a given encounter or assessment. Used in claims coding, clinical documentation, and reporting to differentiate principal findings from secondary or incidental ones.

finding priorityfndg_prty

Indicates the urgency or clinical importance ranking assigned to a documented finding, such as critical, high, moderate, or low. Used in clinical workflows to triage follow-up actions, escalate abnormal results, and ensure timely clinician review within EHR and care management systems.

finding procedure datefndg_proc_dt

The calendar date on which a clinical procedure associated with a specific finding was performed, such as a biopsy, imaging study, or diagnostic test. Used in longitudinal patient records to establish the timeline of clinical events and correlate findings with corresponding interventions.

finding pulsefndg_pulse

Records the patient's heart rate in beats per minute (BPM) as captured during a clinical encounter or observation. This vital sign finding is used to monitor cardiovascular status, detect arrhythmias, and track changes in patient condition across inpatient, outpatient, and remote monitoring settings.

finding quantityfndg_qty

Captures the numeric count, volume, or measurable amount associated with a clinical finding, such as the number of lesions observed, volume of fluid collected, or dosage units recorded. Used in clinical documentation to quantify observable or measurable aspects of a patient's condition or assessment.

finding racefndg_race

Records the patient's self-reported racial identity as associated with a specific clinical finding or assessment encounter. Used in population health analytics, clinical research, and equity reporting to identify disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes across racial and ethnic groups.

finding rangefndg_rng

Defines the minimum and maximum acceptable or expected values for a clinical finding, such as a lab result or vital sign measurement. Used to determine whether a recorded value falls within normal limits, flagging out-of-range results for clinician review and clinical decision support alerts.

finding ratefndg_rt

Captures a measured rate associated with a clinical finding, such as a respiratory rate, infusion rate, or frequency of observed events per unit of time. Used in clinical documentation and monitoring workflows to quantify ongoing physiological processes or treatment delivery parameters.

finding ratingfndg_rtg

A structured assessment value or score assigned to a clinical finding based on a standardized scale, such as pain severity, wound condition grade, or functional status. Used in clinical documentation to provide consistent, comparable evaluations of patient conditions across care settings and time points.

finding ratiofndg_ratio

Represents a proportional or comparative value derived from a clinical finding, such as a waist-to-hip ratio, albumin-to-creatinine ratio, or INR value. Used in diagnostic interpretation and risk stratification to express the relationship between two related clinical measurements within a patient record.

finding reasonfndg_rsn

Captures the clinical justification or explanatory text describing why a specific finding was documented, ordered, or flagged, such as the indication for a diagnostic test or the basis for an abnormal result notation. Used in clinical documentation to support medical necessity determination and audit trails.

finding received datefndg_rcvd_dt

The date on which a clinical finding, such as an external lab result, pathology report, or diagnostic image, was received by the treating facility or clinician. Used in care coordination workflows to measure turnaround times, track result availability, and ensure timely clinical follow-up on pending findings.

finding referencefndg_ref

An identifier or link that associates a clinical finding with an external source, such as a reference lab accession number, imaging study identifier, or published clinical guideline. Used in EHR and health information systems to maintain traceability between findings and their originating data sources or supporting documentation.

finding resolution datefndg_resol_dt

The date on which a clinical finding, condition, or abnormality was determined to be resolved, treated, or no longer active. Used in longitudinal patient records to establish the duration of a clinical issue, support chronic disease management tracking, and update problem lists and care plans accordingly.

finding respirationfndg_resp

Records the patient's respiratory rate in breaths per minute as documented during a clinical observation or encounter. This vital sign finding is used to monitor pulmonary function, detect respiratory distress, and track changes in a patient's breathing pattern across inpatient, emergency, and ambulatory care settings.

finding resultfndg_rslt

Captures the actual outcome or measured value of a clinical assessment, diagnostic test, or observation, such as a numeric lab value, positive or negative test result, or descriptive finding. Central to clinical documentation, this field drives diagnosis coding, care planning, and population health reporting workflows.

finding revisionfndg_rev

Tracks the version or iteration number of a clinical finding that has been updated, amended, or corrected after initial documentation. Used in clinical audit trails and health information management to maintain a complete history of changes to findings, supporting accuracy, compliance, and legal medical record integrity.

finding riskfndg_rsk

Represents the assessed level of clinical risk associated with a specific finding, such as low, moderate, high, or critical, based on established clinical criteria or risk stratification tools. Used in care management, utilization review, and population health programs to prioritize patient outreach and clinical interventions.

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