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pediatric key

ped_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a child healthcare 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 pediatric management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

ped_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ped_key as pediatric_key
FROM claims;

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