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requirement indicator

req_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The boolean state value 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_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  req_ind as requirement_indicator
FROM claims;

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