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transfer indicator

xfer_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The boolean state value for a patient movement between facilities. Used to quantify transfer indicator in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

xfer_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  xfer_ind as transfer_indicator
FROM claims;

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