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sign key

sgn_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a observable clinical indicator. 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 sign management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

sgn_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sgn_key as sign_key
FROM claims;

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