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history reference

hx_ref
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external pointer for a past medical events. 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 history management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

hx_ref

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  hx_ref VARCHAR(100),  -- history reference
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  hx_ref as history_reference
FROM claims;

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