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imaging key

img_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a diagnostic visualization. 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 imaging management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

img_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  img_key as imaging_key
FROM claims;

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