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rheumatology index

rheum_idx
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The position number for a autoimmune disease specialty. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for rheumatology management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

rheum_idx

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  rheum_idx VARCHAR(100),  -- rheumatology index
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rheum_idx as rheumatology_index
FROM claims;

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