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appointment flag

appt_flg
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The binary status marker for a scheduled care visit. Used to track the current state or condition of the appointment. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for appointment management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

appt_flg

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  appt_flg VARCHAR(100),  -- appointment flag
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  appt_flg as appointment_flag
FROM claims;

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