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dermatology index

derm_idx
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The position number for a skin specialty care. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for dermatology management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

derm_idx

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  derm_idx VARCHAR(100),  -- dermatology index
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  derm_idx as dermatology_index
FROM claims;

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