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sign code

sgn_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The standardized classification value for a observable clinical indicator. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the sign across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for sign management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

sgn_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  sgn_cd VARCHAR(100),  -- sign code
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sgn_cd as sign_code
FROM claims;

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