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scan key

scn_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a medical image capture. 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 scan management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

scn_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  scn_key as scan_key
FROM claims;

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