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protocol indicator

proto_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The boolean state value 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_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  proto_ind as protocol_indicator
FROM claims;

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