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observation flag

obs_flg
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The binary status marker for a clinical finding or measurement. Used to identify observation flag in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

obs_flg

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  obs_flg as observation_flag
FROM claims;

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