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sign identifier

sgn_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The unique identifying 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_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sgn_id as sign_identifier
FROM claims;

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