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Diagnosis Pointer

diag_ptr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

Attribute linking the service line to a specific diagnosis in the header.

Standard Abbreviation

diag_ptr

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  diag_ptr VARCHAR(100),  -- Diagnosis Pointer
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  diag_ptr as diagnosis_pointer
FROM claims;

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