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Supply

Inventory, equipment, devices and procurement

800 supply terms

item typeitm_typ

A classification code identifying the category of a line item in claims, pharmacy, or benefit configuration records, such as drug, service, or supply. Used in EHR, PBM, and EDI systems to drive adjudication rules, benefit application logic, and downstream reporting segmentation.

material active indicatormatl_actv_ind

Binary flag indicating whether a medical supply or material item is currently active and available for use in clinical or supply chain operations. Used in inventory management systems to control procurement, dispensing, and reorder workflows for healthcare materials.

material active statusmatl_actv_sts

Categorical status value describing the operational state of a medical supply or material item within inventory and supply chain systems. Tracks lifecycle stages such as active, discontinued, or pending, governing whether the material can be ordered, issued, or substituted in clinical settings.

material addressmatl_addr

Physical or logical location associated with a medical supply item, such as a storage facility, warehouse bin, or supplier address. Used in supply chain and inventory management systems to route procurement requests, manage stock locations, and coordinate material distribution across healthcare facilities.

material adjustment amountmatl_adj_amt

Dollar value representing a financial correction applied to a medical supply transaction, such as a price override, discount, return credit, or inventory reconciliation entry. Captured in supply chain and procurement systems to ensure accurate cost accounting for healthcare materials and consumables.

material agematl_age

Calculated duration since a medical supply item was manufactured, received, or entered into inventory. Used in supply chain and materials management systems to enforce shelf-life policies, trigger expiration alerts, and support first-expired-first-out rotation of clinical supplies and pharmaceuticals.

material allowed amountmatl_alwd_amt

Maximum reimbursable dollar value established by a payer or contract for a specific medical supply item. Used in claims adjudication and supply chain billing to determine the contractual ceiling for reimbursement, with any billed amount exceeding this threshold subject to write-off or patient responsibility assignment.

material amountmatl_amt

Monetary value associated with a medical supply item or transaction, representing the cost, price, or financial total recorded in supply chain, procurement, or claims systems. Used for financial reporting, budget tracking, and cost allocation across departments or patient encounters.

material approval statusmatl_appr_sts

Authorization state indicating whether a medical supply item or procurement request has been reviewed and approved through the required clinical, financial, or regulatory workflow. Used in supply chain and formulary management systems to control which materials are sanctioned for purchase, stocking, or clinical use.

material approved bymatl_appr_by

Identifier of the user, role, or authority that granted authorization for a medical supply item, purchase order, or material request. Captured in supply chain and procurement systems to maintain an audit trail of approval decisions and enforce accountability in materials management workflows.

material arrival timematl_arrv_tm

Timestamp recording when a medical supply shipment or individual material item was physically received at a healthcare facility, warehouse, or point-of-use location. Used in supply chain and inventory systems to calculate lead times, confirm order fulfillment, and trigger receiving workflows.

material arrived datematl_arrv_dt

Calendar date on which a medical supply shipment or material item was received at a healthcare facility or distribution point. Used in supply chain and inventory management systems to verify delivery against purchase orders, calculate vendor lead times, and initiate quality inspection or putaway processes.

material assessmentmatl_asmt

Documented evaluation of a medical supply or material item's condition, quality, or suitability for clinical use, often recorded during receiving inspection or periodic inventory review. Used in supply chain and quality management systems to flag damaged, expired, or non-conforming materials for return or quarantine.

material balancematl_bal

Outstanding financial amount remaining on a medical supply account, purchase order, or invoice after payments, credits, and adjustments have been applied. Used in supply chain procurement and accounts payable systems to track open liabilities and reconcile vendor transactions for healthcare materials.

material billed amountmatl_bill_amt

Total dollar amount invoiced by a supplier or charged to a payer for a specific medical supply item or order. Recorded in supply chain procurement and claims billing systems as the gross charge before contractual adjustments, discounts, or payer allowances are applied to the transaction.

material birth datematl_birth_dt

Date on which a medical supply item was manufactured, produced, or first created in the system of record. Used in inventory and supply chain management to establish the baseline for shelf-life calculations, expiration date enforcement, and lot traceability for clinical materials and medical devices.

material blood pressurematl_bp

Blood pressure measurement recorded in association with a clinical material or supply transaction context, such as during device calibration verification or patient monitoring equipment usage logging. Captured in clinical data systems to link supply utilization with patient physiological measurements at the point of care.

material cancelled datematl_cncl_dt

Date on which a medical supply order, purchase request, or material transaction was formally cancelled in the supply chain or procurement system. Used to track order lifecycle events, calculate cancellation rates, assess vendor performance, and reconcile open commitments in healthcare materials management workflows.

material categorymatl_cat

Classification grouping assigned to a medical supply item based on its type, clinical application, or procurement characteristics, such as surgical supplies, personal protective equipment, or implantable devices. Used in supply chain and inventory systems to organize materials for reporting, contract management, and formulary control.

material charge amountmatl_chrg_amt

Dollar amount charged for a medical supply item as part of a patient encounter, purchase order, or supply transaction. Recorded in supply chain and patient billing systems to support cost capture, payer billing, and departmental charge reconciliation for healthcare materials and consumables used in clinical care.

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