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measurement key

meas_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a quantified clinical value. 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 measurement management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

meas_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  meas_key as measurement_key
FROM claims;

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