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orthopedic system identifier

ortho_sys_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The system-generated unique id for a musculoskeletal specialty. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the orthopedic across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for orthopedic management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

ortho_sys_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  ortho_sys_id VARCHAR(100),  -- orthopedic system identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ortho_sys_id as orthopedic_system_identifier
FROM claims;

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