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Domain

Clinical

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

16,101 clinical terms

imaging total countimg_tot_cnt

The total number of diagnostic imaging studies performed, ordered, or associated with a patient encounter or clinical episode. Used in radiology reporting systems to track imaging volume, utilization trends, and cumulative radiation exposure metrics.

imaging typeimg_typ

The categorical classification identifying the modality or study class of a diagnostic imaging order, such as MRI, CT, X-ray, or ultrasound. Referenced in EHR, RIS, and claims systems using CPT or LOINC codes to route orders, apply benefits, and segment utilization reporting.

imaging unitimg_unt

The standardized unit of measurement applied to a diagnostic imaging data point, such as Hounsfield units for CT density or millimeters for lesion size. Used in RIS, PACS, and EHR systems to ensure consistent interpretation and cross-system comparability of quantitative imaging findings.

imaging updated dateimg_upd_dt

The most recent date on which a diagnostic imaging record, report, or associated metadata was modified in the radiology information system or PACS. Used for audit tracking, version control, and ensuring clinical staff are reviewing the most current imaging data.

imaging urgencyimg_urg

Indicates the clinical priority level assigned to a diagnostic imaging order or result, such as STAT, urgent, or routine. Drives workflow prioritization in radiology information systems to ensure time-sensitive studies are performed and interpreted appropriately.

imaging valueimg_val

A discrete quantitative or qualitative measurement captured from a diagnostic imaging study, such as ejection fraction, tumor dimension, or attenuation coefficient. Stored in RIS, PACS, or EHR structured reporting fields and used in clinical analytics and outcome tracking pipelines.

imaging versionimg_ver

The sequential version number assigned to a diagnostic imaging report or record, tracking revisions made after initial creation. Used in radiology information systems and clinical data warehouses to maintain an audit trail of report amendments and addenda.

imaging zipimg_zip

The postal ZIP code associated with the facility or location where a diagnostic imaging study was performed or ordered. Used in radiology data systems for geographic reporting, facility identification, and population-level utilization analytics.

immunization admission dateimmun_admn_dt

The date a patient was admitted to a facility in association with a vaccination encounter, recorded in EHR and claims systems. Used by data engineers to correlate inpatient episodes with immunization events, supporting adverse event tracking, clinical timelines, and HEDIS or state registry reporting workflows.

immunization discharge dateimmun_dsch_dt

Records the date a patient was discharged from an inpatient or observation encounter during which a vaccination was administered, as captured in EHR or claims systems. Used to reconcile immunization registry submissions with facility billing records and episode-of-care analytics.

immunization labelimmun_lbl

The display text or descriptive name shown for a vaccine administration record, typically including the vaccine product name and target disease. Used in immunization registries and EHR systems to present standardized, human-readable vaccine information for clinical and patient-facing documentation.

immunization procedure dateimmun_proc_dt

The calendar date on which a vaccine was administered to a patient. Recorded in immunization registries and EHR systems to track adherence to recommended vaccination schedules, support clinical decision alerts, and meet public health reporting requirements.

immunization surgery dateimmun_surg_dt

The date of a surgical procedure documented in association with an immunization record, used to contextualize vaccination timing relative to operative events. Relevant in pre-surgical immunization protocols, such as pneumococcal vaccination prior to splenectomy, captured in clinical EHR workflows.

implant admission dateimpl_admn_dt

The date a patient was admitted to a hospital or surgical facility in connection with the placement, revision, or removal of a medical implant. Recorded in clinical and surgical data systems to support episode-of-care analysis, length-of-stay calculations, and implant registry reporting.

implant discharge dateimpl_dsch_dt

The date a patient was discharged from a hospital or surgical facility following a procedure involving a medical implant. Used in surgical and clinical data systems to calculate length of stay, support post-acute care planning, and contribute to implant registry and outcomes reporting.

implant emergency indicatorimpl_emerg_ind

A flag indicating whether a medical implant procedure was performed on an emergency basis rather than as a scheduled elective surgery. Captured in surgical and clinical data systems to support risk stratification, outcomes analysis, and regulatory reporting for device registries.

implant history present illnessimpl_hpi

A structured narrative describing the patient's current symptoms, condition progression, and clinical circumstances leading to the implant procedure. Documented in surgical EHR records to provide context for device placement decisions and establish a baseline for post-implant outcome monitoring.

implant labelimpl_lbl

The display name or descriptive text identifying a specific medical implant in clinical records, such as 'left total knee prosthesis' or 'cardiac pacemaker'. Used in surgical EHR systems and implant registries to present standardized device identification for clinical documentation and patient communication.

implant procedure dateimpl_proc_dt

The date on which a medical implant procedure, such as device placement, revision, or removal, was performed. Recorded in surgical and clinical data systems to support implant lifecycle tracking, warranty management, recall identification, and longitudinal outcomes analysis in device registries.

implant rangeimpl_rng

The acceptable minimum and maximum value boundaries for measurements or parameters associated with a medical implant, such as pacemaker output settings or prosthetic sizing specifications. Used in clinical data systems to validate device configurations and monitor implant performance within clinically safe operating limits.

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