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Abbreviation
Healthcare

location key

loc_key

Usage Notes

Physical service site - Lookup reference value

Global Definition

The lookup reference value for a physical service site. 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 location management and reporting.

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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