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vital system identifier

vtl_sys_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The system-generated unique 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_sys_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  vtl_sys_id as vital_system_identifier
FROM claims;

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