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unit master identifier

unt_mstr_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The enterprise master id for a clinical care area. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the unit across healthcare systems. 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_mstr_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  unt_mstr_id VARCHAR(100),  -- unit master identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  unt_mstr_id as unit_master_identifier
FROM claims;

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