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adjustment key

adj_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a financial modification. 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 adjustment management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

adj_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  adj_key as adjustment_key
FROM claims;

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