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department master identifier

dept_mstr_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The enterprise master id for a organizational unit. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the department across healthcare systems. 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_mstr_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  dept_mstr_id VARCHAR(100),  -- department master identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dept_mstr_id as department_master_identifier
FROM claims;

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