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department key

dept_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a organizational 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 department management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

dept_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dept_key as department_key
FROM claims;

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