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observation value

obs_val
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The numeric result of a clinical test (e.g., a glucose level of 110).

Standard Abbreviation

obs_val

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  obs_val as observation_value
FROM claims;

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