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implant flag

impl_flg
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The binary status marker for a surgically placed device. Used to track the current state or condition of the implant. 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_flg

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  impl_flg VARCHAR(100),  -- implant flag
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  impl_flg as implant_flag
FROM claims;

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