One item of a reference list. The code used as an identifier of the reference list item. The name of the reference list item. A textual description of the reference list item. The sorting order number. Flag indicating if the list item is valid for selection. A list of valid codes for a data base attribute valid entry list. The reference list is used to validate the entry of data into the given attribute in the data base. The list also contains a sorting number and a valid flag which indicates if the code is currently selectable or it is just there for backward compatability. The name of the reference list. A description of the reference list. The person or group responsible for approving the contents of the reference list.