Back to search

validation key

valid_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a accuracy verification. 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 validation management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

valid_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  valid_key as validation_key
FROM claims;

Looking for more healthcare terms?

Browse our complete library of 65,000+ standardized healthcare data terms

Browse All Terms