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address key

addr_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a physical location identifier. 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 address management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

addr_key

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  addr_key VARCHAR(100),  -- address key
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  addr_key as address_key
FROM claims;

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