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material approval status

matl_appr_sts
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The authorization state for a medical supply substance. Used to track the current state or condition of the material. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for material management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

matl_appr_sts

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  matl_appr_sts VARCHAR(100),  -- material approval status
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  matl_appr_sts as material_approval_status
FROM claims;

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