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device key

dev_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a medical equipment item. 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 device management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

dev_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dev_key as device_key
FROM claims;

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