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observation name

obs_nm
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The display label text for a clinical finding or measurement. Used to identify observation name in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

obs_nm

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  obs_nm as observation_name
FROM claims;

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