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Domain

Supply

Inventory, equipment, devices and procurement

800 supply terms

material routematl_rte

The designated pathway or channel through which a medical supply or consumable item moves from source to point of use, including distribution routes, delivery methods, or clinical administration pathways. Used in supply chain and inventory management systems to optimize logistics, track delivery compliance, and support clinical workflow coordination.

material scorematl_scr

A calculated numeric rating assigned to a medical supply or material item, used to rank, prioritize, or evaluate materials based on clinical relevance, cost, utilization frequency, or formulary criteria within supply chain and inventory management systems.

material sequencematl_seq

A numeric ordering value assigned to a medical supply or material item that determines its position within a series of related materials, supporting correct processing order during clinical documentation, billing, or supply chain workflows in healthcare systems.

material service datematl_svc_dt

The date on which a medical supply or material item was administered, dispensed, or applied to a patient. Used in claims processing and clinical documentation to establish the timeline of supply utilization for billing, reimbursement, and care coordination purposes.

material severitymatl_sev

A classification indicating the seriousness or criticality level associated with a medical supply or material item, such as its urgency for patient care, risk level if unavailable, or the severity of the clinical condition requiring its use in treatment protocols.

material sexmatl_sex

A biological sex classification associated with a medical supply or material item, indicating whether the item is designated for use in male, female, or non-sex-specific clinical applications, supporting appropriate dispensing, utilization tracking, and formulary management.

material sourcematl_src

Identifies the origin or supplier of a medical supply or material item, including the manufacturer, vendor, distributor, or internal department from which the item was procured or obtained, supporting traceability, recall management, and supply chain auditing.

material start datematl_start_dt

The date on which use, administration, or availability of a medical supply or material item begins. Captures the initiation point of a material's active period within clinical workflows, formulary listings, supply contracts, or patient treatment schedules.

material start timematl_start_tm

The specific time at which use or administration of a medical supply or material item begins. Used alongside the start date to create a precise timestamp for clinical documentation, infusion tracking, surgical supply logs, or real-time inventory management.

material statematl_st

The U.S. state or territory associated with a medical supply or material item's origin, storage location, dispensing facility, or regulatory jurisdiction, used in supply chain management, compliance reporting, and geographic distribution tracking across healthcare systems.

material statusmatl_sts

Indicates the current operational state of a medical supply or material item within the healthcare supply chain, such as active, inactive, discontinued, backordered, recalled, or expired, enabling accurate inventory control and formulary management decisions.

material street addressmatl_st_addr

The physical street address associated with a medical supply or material item's storage location, dispensing facility, or supplier. Used in supply chain logistics, vendor management, and regulatory reporting to identify where materials are sourced, stored, or delivered.

material strengthmatl_str

The concentration or potency of an active ingredient within a medical supply or pharmaceutical material, expressed as dose per unit volume or weight. Critical for safe dispensing, clinical documentation, formulary management, and accurate billing on pharmacy and medical claims.

material subtotalmatl_subtot

A partial monetary or unit sum representing the cost or quantity of a specific medical supply or material item before applying taxes, discounts, or adjustments. Used in purchase orders, claims adjudication, and healthcare supply chain financial reporting.

material system identifiermatl_sys_id

A unique system-generated identifier assigned to a medical supply or material item within a healthcare information system, enabling consistent tracking, cross-system referencing, inventory reconciliation, and audit trail maintenance across clinical and supply chain platforms.

material targetmatl_tgt

The intended recipient, anatomical site, clinical condition, or destination associated with a medical supply or material item. Used to link materials to specific patient populations, treatment goals, surgical sites, or receiving facilities in clinical and supply chain workflows.

material taxonomy codematl_tax_cd

A standardized classification code that categorizes a medical supply or material item by its type, function, or clinical application within a recognized coding taxonomy, supporting inventory categorization, procurement reporting, and regulatory compliance in healthcare supply systems.

material temperaturematl_temp

The required storage or handling temperature specification for a medical supply or material item, such as refrigerated or room temperature conditions. Ensures proper storage compliance, prevents degradation, and supports cold chain management for temperature-sensitive clinical materials.

material termination datematl_term_dt

The date on which a medical supply or material item's availability, usage authorization, or contract period ends. Marks the expiration of active status within formulary listings, supply contracts, or patient treatment plans, triggering review or replacement workflows.

material timematl_tm

The specific time of day associated with an event related to a medical supply or material item, such as the time of administration, dispensing, or inventory transaction. Used to support precise clinical documentation, audit trails, and time-sensitive supply chain records.

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