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record identifier
rec_idgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The unique identifying value for a healthcare information document. Used to quantify record identifier in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
rec_id
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
rec_id VARCHAR(100), -- record identifier
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
rec_id as record_identifier
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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