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vital key

vtl_key
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The lookup reference value for a essential body measurement. 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 vital management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

vtl_key

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  vtl_key as vital_key
FROM claims;

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