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dependent deleted indicator

dep_del_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The removal status flag for a insurance beneficiary under subscriber. Used to track the current state or condition of the dependent. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for dependent management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

dep_del_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  dep_del_ind VARCHAR(100),  -- dependent deleted indicator
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dep_del_ind as dependent_deleted_indicator
FROM claims;

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