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problem key

prob_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a active health condition. 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 problem management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

prob_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  prob_key as problem_key
FROM claims;

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