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Abbreviation
Healthcare

value key

val_key

Usage Notes

Measured data point - Lookup reference value

Global Definition

The lookup reference value for a measured data point. 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 value management and reporting.

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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