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snomed primary indicator

snomed_prim_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The primary designation flag for a systematized nomenclature of medicine code. Used to track the current state or condition of the snomed. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for snomed management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

snomed_prim_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  snomed_prim_ind VARCHAR(100),  -- snomed primary indicator
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  snomed_prim_ind as snomed_primary_indicator
FROM claims;

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