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procedure primary indicator

proc_prim_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

proc_prim_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  proc_prim_ind as procedure_primary_indicator
FROM claims;

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