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sign type

sgn_typ
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The category classification for a observable clinical indicator. 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 sign management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

sgn_typ

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sgn_typ as sign_type
FROM claims;

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