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dermatology master identifier

derm_mstr_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The enterprise master id for a skin specialty care. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the dermatology across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for dermatology management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

derm_mstr_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  derm_mstr_id as dermatology_master_identifier
FROM claims;

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