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effective primary indicator

eff_prim_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The primary designation flag 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_prim_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  eff_prim_ind as effective_primary_indicator
FROM claims;

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