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metric primary indicator

mtr_prim_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

mtr_prim_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  mtr_prim_ind as metric_primary_indicator
FROM claims;

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