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bed key

bed_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a patient accommodation unit. 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 bed management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

bed_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bed_key as bed_key
FROM claims;

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