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slot identifier

slot_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The unique identifying value for a available time period. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the slot across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for slot management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

slot_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  slot_id VARCHAR(100),  -- slot identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  slot_id as slot_identifier
FROM claims;

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