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protocol deleted indicator

proto_del_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

proto_del_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  proto_del_ind VARCHAR(100),  -- protocol deleted indicator
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  proto_del_ind as protocol_deleted_indicator
FROM claims;

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