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validation reference

valid_ref
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external pointer 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_ref

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  valid_ref as validation_reference
FROM claims;

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