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schedule key

sched_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a time allocation plan. 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 schedule management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

sched_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sched_key as schedule_key
FROM claims;

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