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substitution index

sub_idx
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The position number for a alternative medication. 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 substitution management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

sub_idx

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  sub_idx VARCHAR(100),  -- substitution index
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sub_idx as substitution_index
FROM claims;

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