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system sequence

sys_seq
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The ordering number 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_seq

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sys_seq as system_sequence
FROM claims;

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