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vital status

vtl_sts
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The current state value for a essential body measurement. Used to quantify vital status in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

vtl_sts

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  vtl_sts VARCHAR(100),  -- vital status
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  vtl_sts as vital_status
FROM claims;

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