consumable flag
cons_flgDefinition
ISO-11179 Definition
A binary indicator applied to a single-use medical supply item to denote a specific status condition, such as active or inactive, recalled, on backorder, or restricted use, used in inventory management and clinical supply chain tracking systems.
Standard Abbreviation
cons_flg
Category
Why This Term Matters
Healthcare data terminology is foundational for any data engineer working in this industry. Precise understanding of standard terms enables accurate schema design, reduces downstream data quality issues, and ensures pipelines meet the regulatory and interoperability requirements imposed by HIPAA, HL7 FHIR, and CMS reporting frameworks. Without this foundation, even technically well-built pipelines produce data that fails validation when it reaches payers or regulators.
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