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transfer primary indicator

xfer_prim_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The primary designation flag for a patient movement between units. Used to track the current state or condition of the transfer. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for transfer management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

xfer_prim_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  xfer_prim_ind as transfer_primary_indicator
FROM claims;

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