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observation fax

obs_fax
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The facsimile number for a clinical finding or measurement. 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 observation management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

obs_fax

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  obs_fax VARCHAR(100),  -- observation fax
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  obs_fax as observation_fax
FROM claims;

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