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appointment master identifier

appt_mstr_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The enterprise master id for a scheduled care visit. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the appointment across healthcare systems. 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_mstr_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  appt_mstr_id VARCHAR(100),  -- appointment master identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  appt_mstr_id as appointment_master_identifier
FROM claims;

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