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implant index

impl_idx
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The position number 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_idx

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  impl_idx as implant_index
FROM claims;

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