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authorization primary indicator

auth_prim_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The primary designation flag for a service pre-approval. Used to track the current state or condition of the authorization. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for authorization management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

auth_prim_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  auth_prim_ind VARCHAR(100),  -- authorization primary indicator
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  auth_prim_ind as authorization_primary_indicator
FROM claims;

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