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obstetric key

ob_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a pregnancy care 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 obstetric management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

ob_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ob_key as obstetric_key
FROM claims;

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