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eligibility master identifier

elig_mstr_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

elig_mstr_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  elig_mstr_id as eligibility_master_identifier
FROM claims;

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