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invoice key

inv_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a payment request document. 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 invoice management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

inv_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  inv_key as invoice_key
FROM claims;

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