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Abbreviation
Healthcare

appointment number

appt_nbr

Usage Notes

Scheduled care visit - Reference number value

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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● application/json
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  "abbreviation": "appt_nbr",
  "fullTerm": "appointment number",
  "domain": "healthcare",
  "metadata": {
    "hasDefinition": true,
    "type": "acronym"
  }
}