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unit key

unt_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a clinical care area. 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 unit management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

unt_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  unt_key as unit_key
FROM claims;

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