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Contraindication

CI
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

A specific situation in which a drug procedure or surgery should not be used because it may be harmful.

Standard Abbreviation

CI

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  ci VARCHAR(100),  -- Contraindication
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ci as contraindication
FROM claims;

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