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instrument primary indicator

inst_prim_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The primary designation flag for a medical tool or device. Used to track the current state or condition of the instrument. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for instrument management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

inst_prim_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  inst_prim_ind VARCHAR(100),  -- instrument primary indicator
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  inst_prim_ind as instrument_primary_indicator
FROM claims;

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