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complication key

cmpl_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a secondary adverse condition. 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 complication management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

cmpl_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  cmpl_key as complication_key
FROM claims;

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