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vital deleted indicator

vtl_del_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The removal status flag for a essential body measurement. Used to track the current state or condition of the vital. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for vital management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

vtl_del_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  vtl_del_ind VARCHAR(100),  -- vital deleted indicator
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  vtl_del_ind as vital_deleted_indicator
FROM claims;

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