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episode master identifier

epsd_mstr_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

epsd_mstr_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  epsd_mstr_id as episode_master_identifier
FROM claims;

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