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physical flag

pe_flg
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The binary status marker for a physical examination findings. Used to track the current state or condition of the physical. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for physical management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

pe_flg

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pe_flg as physical_flag
FROM claims;

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