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material reason

matl_rsn
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The explanation text 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_rsn

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  matl_rsn as material_reason
FROM claims;

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