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plan key

pln_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a benefit coverage structure. 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 plan management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

pln_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pln_key as plan_key
FROM claims;

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