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device identifier

dev_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The unique identifying value for a medical equipment item. Used to quantify device identifier in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

dev_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dev_id as device_identifier
FROM claims;

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