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instrument child

inst_chld
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The subordinate relationship for a medical tool or device. Used to identify instrument child in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

inst_chld

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  inst_chld VARCHAR(100),  -- instrument child
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  inst_chld as instrument_child
FROM claims;

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