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summary sequence

summ_seq
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The ordering number 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_seq

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  summ_seq as summary_sequence
FROM claims;

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