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plan primary indicator

pln_prim_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The primary designation flag for a benefit coverage structure. Used to track the current state or condition of the plan. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for plan management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

pln_prim_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  pln_prim_ind VARCHAR(100),  -- plan primary indicator
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pln_prim_ind as plan_primary_indicator
FROM claims;

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