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implant reference

impl_ref
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external pointer 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_ref

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  impl_ref as implant_reference
FROM claims;

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