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system master identifier

sys_mstr_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

sys_mstr_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sys_mstr_id as system_master_identifier
FROM claims;

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