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sign indicator

sgn_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The boolean state value for a observable clinical indicator. Used to track the current state or condition of the sign. 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_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sgn_ind as sign_indicator
FROM claims;

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