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facility master identifier

fac_mstr_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

fac_mstr_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  fac_mstr_id as facility_master_identifier
FROM claims;

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