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neurology key

neuro_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a nervous system specialty. 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 neurology management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

neuro_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  neuro_key as neurology_key
FROM claims;

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