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physical indicator

pe_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The boolean state value 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_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pe_ind as physical_indicator
FROM claims;

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