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requirement identifier

req_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The unique identifying value for a mandatory specification. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the requirement across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for requirement management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

req_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  req_id VARCHAR(100),  -- requirement identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  req_id as requirement_identifier
FROM claims;

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