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system reference

sys_ref
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external pointer for a healthcare delivery system. 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 system management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

sys_ref

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  sys_ref VARCHAR(100),  -- system reference
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sys_ref as system_reference
FROM claims;

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