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icd primary indicator

icd_prim_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The primary designation flag for a international classification of diseases code. Used to track the current state or condition of the icd. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for icd management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

icd_prim_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  icd_prim_ind as icd_primary_indicator
FROM claims;

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