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material master identifier

matl_mstr_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The enterprise master id for a medical supply substance. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the material across healthcare systems. 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_mstr_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  matl_mstr_id VARCHAR(100),  -- material master identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  matl_mstr_id as material_master_identifier
FROM claims;

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