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implant type

impl_typ
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The category classification 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_typ

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  impl_typ as implant_type
FROM claims;

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