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Intramuscular

IM
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

Administration of medication into muscle tissue.

Standard Abbreviation

IM

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  im as intramuscular
FROM claims;

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