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vital master identifier

vtl_mstr_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The enterprise master id for a essential body measurement. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the vital across healthcare systems. 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_mstr_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  vtl_mstr_id as vital_master_identifier
FROM claims;

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