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observation instruction

obs_instr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The guidance text for a clinical finding or measurement. Used to identify observation instruction in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

obs_instr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  obs_instr as observation_instruction
FROM claims;

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