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route key

rte_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a administration pathway. 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 route management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

rte_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  rte_key as route_key
FROM claims;

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