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supply key

supl_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a clinical material item. 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 supply management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

supl_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  supl_key as supply_key
FROM claims;

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