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hcpcs deleted indicator

hcpcs_del_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The removal status flag for a healthcare common procedure coding system. Used to track the current state or condition of the hcpcs. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for hcpcs management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

hcpcs_del_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  hcpcs_del_ind as hcpcs_deleted_indicator
FROM claims;

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