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procedure key

proc_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a medical treatment or intervention. 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 procedure management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

proc_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  proc_key as procedure_key
FROM claims;

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