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effective indicator

eff_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The boolean state value for a coverage start validity. Used to track the current state or condition of the effective. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for effective management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

eff_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  eff_ind VARCHAR(100),  -- effective indicator
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  eff_ind as effective_indicator
FROM claims;

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