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ultrasound system identifier

us_sys_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The system-generated unique id for a sonographic imaging. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the ultrasound across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for ultrasound management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

us_sys_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  us_sys_id as ultrasound_system_identifier
FROM claims;

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