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summary key

summ_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a condensed information overview. 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 summary management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

summ_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  summ_key as summary_key
FROM claims;

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