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room key

rm_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a physical patient space. 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 room management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

rm_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rm_key as room_key
FROM claims;

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