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dependent key

dep_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a insurance beneficiary under subscriber. 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 dependent management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

dep_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dep_key as dependent_key
FROM claims;

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