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chart reference

chrt_ref
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external pointer for a medical record documentation. 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 chart management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

chrt_ref

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  chrt_ref VARCHAR(100),  -- chart reference
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  chrt_ref as chart_reference
FROM claims;

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