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note key

nt_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a clinical documentation entry. 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 note management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

nt_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  nt_key as note_key
FROM claims;

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