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precertification primary indicator

precert_prim_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

precert_prim_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  precert_prim_ind as precertification_primary_indicator
FROM claims;

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