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triage identifier

triage_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The unique identifying value for a patient priority assessment. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the triage across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for triage management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

triage_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  triage_id VARCHAR(100),  -- triage identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  triage_id as triage_identifier
FROM claims;

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