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radiologist key

rad_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a medical imaging specialist. 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 radiologist management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

rad_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rad_key as radiologist_key
FROM claims;

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