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Functional Independence Measure
FIMgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
FIM - standardized assessment scoring patient's independence in self-care, mobility, and cognition (18-126 scale).
Standard Abbreviation
FIM
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
fim VARCHAR(100), -- Functional Independence Measure
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
fim as functional_independence_measure
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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