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requirement flag

req_flg
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The binary status marker for a mandatory specification. Used to track the current state or condition of the requirement. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for requirement management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

req_flg

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  req_flg VARCHAR(100),  -- requirement flag
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  req_flg as requirement_flag
FROM claims;

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