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procedure master identifier

proc_mstr_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The enterprise master id for a medical treatment or intervention. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the procedure across healthcare systems. 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_mstr_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  proc_mstr_id VARCHAR(100),  -- procedure master identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  proc_mstr_id as procedure_master_identifier
FROM claims;

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