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disease key

dis_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a pathological condition. 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 disease management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

dis_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dis_key as disease_key
FROM claims;

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