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ct identifier

ct_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The unique identifying value for a computed tomography scan. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the ct across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for ct management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

ct_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  ct_id VARCHAR(100),  -- ct identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ct_id as ct_identifier
FROM claims;

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