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material reference

matl_ref
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external pointer 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_ref

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  matl_ref as material_reference
FROM claims;

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