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transfer system identifier

xfer_sys_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The system-generated unique 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_sys_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  xfer_sys_id as transfer_system_identifier
FROM claims;

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