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questionnaire key

qstn_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a structured question set. 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 questionnaire management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

qstn_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  qstn_key as questionnaire_key
FROM claims;

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