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instrument key

inst_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a medical tool or device. 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 instrument management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

inst_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  inst_key as instrument_key
FROM claims;

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