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record master identifier

rec_mstr_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The enterprise master id for a healthcare information document. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the record across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for record management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

rec_mstr_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rec_mstr_id as record_master_identifier
FROM claims;

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