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mri medical record number

mri_mrn
operations·Updated Jun 23, 2026

Definition

ISO-11179 Definition

The unique patient medical record number assigned to an individual undergoing a magnetic resonance imaging procedure. Used in radiology information systems to link MRI orders, images, and reports to the correct patient record for clinical documentation and continuity of care.

Standard Abbreviation

mri_mrn

Category

operations

Why This Term Matters

Healthcare data terminology is foundational for any data engineer working in this industry. Precise understanding of standard terms enables accurate schema design, reduces downstream data quality issues, and ensures pipelines meet the regulatory and interoperability requirements imposed by HIPAA, HL7 FHIR, and CMS reporting frameworks. Without this foundation, even technically well-built pipelines produce data that fails validation when it reaches payers or regulators.

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