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ophthalmology master identifier

opht_mstr_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The enterprise master id for a eye specialty care. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the ophthalmology across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for ophthalmology management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

opht_mstr_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  opht_mstr_id VARCHAR(100),  -- ophthalmology master identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  opht_mstr_id as ophthalmology_master_identifier
FROM claims;

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