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location key

loc_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a physical service site. 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 location management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

loc_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  loc_key as location_key
FROM claims;

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