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physical index

pe_idx
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The position number for a physical examination findings. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. 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_idx

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pe_idx as physical_index
FROM claims;

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