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Supply

Inventory, equipment, devices and procurement

800 supply terms

material medical record numbermatl_mrn

A reference to the patient medical record number associated with the use or dispensing of a specific medical supply or material item. Links supply chain and inventory transactions to individual patient encounters, supporting charge capture, clinical documentation, and utilization tracking in healthcare data systems.

material middle namematl_mid_nm

The middle name or initial associated with a material record in healthcare supply chain or inventory systems. Used to distinguish materials with similar names and ensure accurate identification when tracking medical supplies, equipment, or pharmaceutical substances across clinical and operational workflows.

material minimummatl_min

The minimum threshold quantity or value defined for a medical supply or material in inventory management systems. When stock falls below this level, reorder processes are triggered to ensure clinical operations maintain adequate supply levels and prevent stockouts of critical healthcare materials.

material mobilematl_mob

The mobile contact number associated with a material record, typically linked to a vendor, supplier, or responsible contact for a specific medical supply or equipment item. Used in procurement and supply chain communications to facilitate timely ordering and issue resolution for healthcare materials.

material modified bymatl_mod_by

The unique identifier of the user or system that last updated a material record in the healthcare supply chain or inventory management system. Used for audit trail purposes to track accountability and changes made to medical supply, equipment, or pharmaceutical substance records.

material modified datematl_mod_dt

The calendar date on which a material record was last updated in the healthcare inventory or supply chain management system. Used in audit trails and data governance workflows to track changes to medical supply records, pricing, specifications, or classification attributes over time.

material modified timematl_mod_tm

The precise timestamp recording when a material record was last updated in the healthcare inventory or supply chain system. Combined with the modified date and user fields, this supports full audit trail reconstruction for compliance, data integrity reviews, and change management of medical supply records.

material namematl_nm

The primary descriptive label assigned to a medical supply, equipment item, or pharmaceutical substance within healthcare inventory and supply chain systems. Used across procurement, clinical documentation, and billing workflows to identify and communicate specific materials in a standardized, human-readable format.

material notematl_nt

Free-text annotation field associated with a material record in healthcare supply chain or inventory systems. Captures supplemental details such as handling instructions, storage requirements, clinical use restrictions, or procurement considerations that do not fit into structured data fields for a given medical supply or substance.

material numbermatl_nbr

The unique alphanumeric identifier assigned to a specific medical supply, equipment item, or pharmaceutical substance within a healthcare inventory or supply chain management system. Used to consistently reference, track, and reconcile materials across procurement, clinical, and financial systems throughout the supply lifecycle.

material onset datematl_onset_dt

The date on which a material, such as a pharmaceutical or clinical substance, was first introduced, activated, or began use in a patient care or inventory context. Supports tracking of material usage timelines, formulary changes, and clinical protocol implementations within healthcare data management systems.

material oxygen saturationmatl_o2sat

The oxygen saturation measurement associated with a clinical material or substance record, typically captured in contexts where materials interact with blood oxygen levels, such as respiratory therapies or oxygen-related medical supplies. Used to document clinical parameters tied to specific material applications in patient care settings.

material paid amountmatl_pd_amt

The total dollar amount reimbursed or paid for a specific medical supply or material item, recorded in healthcare financial and supply chain systems. Used in cost tracking, vendor reconciliation, and claims processing workflows to account for expenditures associated with medical supplies and equipment procurement.

material paid datematl_pd_dt

The date on which payment was issued or processed for a specific medical supply or material item in healthcare procurement or accounts payable systems. Used in financial reconciliation, vendor payment tracking, and cost reporting workflows to confirm settlement of material-related invoices and purchase orders.

material parentmatl_prnt

The identifier or reference to the higher-level material record to which a specific supply or substance belongs within a hierarchical classification structure. Used in healthcare supply chain systems to organize materials into categories, enabling roll-up reporting, bulk procurement, and standardized management of related medical supply families.

material percentagematl_pct

A proportional value expressed as a percentage associated with a material record in healthcare supply chain, formulary, or clinical systems. May represent discount rates, ingredient concentrations, reimbursement ratios, or utilization metrics tied to specific medical supplies or pharmaceutical substances used in clinical or operational contexts.

material periodmatl_prd

The defined time interval associated with a material record in healthcare supply chain or inventory systems, such as a contract period, formulary cycle, or reorder frequency window. Used to govern when specific medical supplies are eligible for procurement, reimbursement, or review within operational and financial planning workflows.

material phonematl_ph

The primary telephone contact number associated with a material record, typically linked to the vendor, supplier, or responsible department for a specific medical supply or equipment item. Used in procurement and supply chain management to support ordering, issue escalation, and vendor communication for healthcare materials.

material planmatl_pln

The structured procurement, utilization, or formulary strategy associated with a specific medical supply or material in healthcare supply chain and clinical operations systems. Defines how a material will be sourced, allocated, or administered over a defined period, supporting inventory planning and clinical resource management decisions.

material policy numbermatl_pol_nbr

The unique identifier linking a medical supply or material to an associated insurance, procurement, or formulary policy in healthcare financial and supply chain systems. Used to validate coverage, reimbursement eligibility, and contract terms governing the acquisition or clinical use of specific medical supplies and substances.

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