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task key

tsk_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a work item assignment. 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 task management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

tsk_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  tsk_key as task_key
FROM claims;

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