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summary flag

summ_flg
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The binary status marker for a condensed information overview. Used to track the current state or condition of the summary. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for summary management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

summ_flg

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  summ_flg VARCHAR(100),  -- summary flag
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  summ_flg as summary_flag
FROM claims;

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