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appointment key

appt_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a scheduled care visit. 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 appointment management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

appt_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  appt_key as appointment_key
FROM claims;

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