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material key

matl_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a medical supply substance. 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 material management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

matl_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  matl_key as material_key
FROM claims;

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