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benefit key

bnft_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a covered service or item. 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 benefit management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

bnft_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bnft_key as benefit_key
FROM claims;

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