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note primary indicator

nt_prim_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

nt_prim_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  nt_prim_ind as note_primary_indicator
FROM claims;

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