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balance flag

bal_flg
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The binary status marker 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_flg

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bal_flg as balance_flag
FROM claims;

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