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triage key

triage_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a patient priority assessment. 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 triage management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

triage_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  triage_key as triage_key
FROM claims;

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