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substitution master identifier

sub_mstr_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The enterprise master id for a alternative medication. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the substitution across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for substitution management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

sub_mstr_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  sub_mstr_id VARCHAR(100),  -- substitution master identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sub_mstr_id as substitution_master_identifier
FROM claims;

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