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rheumatology system identifier

rheum_sys_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The system-generated unique id for a autoimmune disease specialty. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the rheumatology across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for rheumatology management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

rheum_sys_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  rheum_sys_id VARCHAR(100),  -- rheumatology system identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rheum_sys_id as rheumatology_system_identifier
FROM claims;

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