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device approval status

dev_appr_sts
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The authorization state for a medical equipment item. Used to track the current state or condition of the device. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for device management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

dev_appr_sts

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  dev_appr_sts VARCHAR(100),  -- device approval status
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dev_appr_sts as device_approval_status
FROM claims;

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