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workflow identifier

wf_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The unique identifying value for a process sequence. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the workflow across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for workflow management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

wf_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  wf_id VARCHAR(100),  -- workflow identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  wf_id as workflow_identifier
FROM claims;

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