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implant approved by

impl_appr_by
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The authorizing user for a surgically placed device. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for implant management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

impl_appr_by

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  impl_appr_by VARCHAR(100),  -- implant approved by
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  impl_appr_by as implant_approved_by
FROM claims;

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