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triage index

triage_idx
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The position number for a patient priority assessment. 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 triage management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

triage_idx

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  triage_idx as triage_index
FROM claims;

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