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authorization key

auth_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a service pre-approval. 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 authorization management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

auth_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  auth_key as authorization_key
FROM claims;

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