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transfer key

xfer_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a patient movement between units. 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 transfer management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

xfer_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  xfer_key as transfer_key
FROM claims;

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