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transfer master identifier

xfer_mstr_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The enterprise master id for a patient movement between units. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the transfer across healthcare systems. 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_mstr_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  xfer_mstr_id as transfer_master_identifier
FROM claims;

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