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prosthetic key

pros_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a artificial body part. 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 prosthetic management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

pros_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pros_key as prosthetic_key
FROM claims;

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