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xray reference

xr_ref
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external pointer for a x-ray imaging. 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 xray management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

xr_ref

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  xr_ref as xray_reference
FROM claims;

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