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evaluation key

eval_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a diagnostic assessment. 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 evaluation management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

eval_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  eval_key as evaluation_key
FROM claims;

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