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balance active indicator

bal_actv_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The current status flag for a outstanding amount owed. Used to track the current state or condition of the balance. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for balance management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

bal_actv_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  bal_actv_ind VARCHAR(100),  -- balance active indicator
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bal_actv_ind as balance_active_indicator
FROM claims;

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