Use php variable in a form

Is there a way to assign the value of a php variable, inside a template where the form is used, to a hidden field?

eg:
I have a template:

...code...
$var = 5;
...code...
[pdb_signup]

The form should have a hidden value which is set to 5 when submitted.

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