Abbreviation
Healthcare
bed npi number
bed_npiUsage Notes
Patient accommodation unit - National Provider Identifier
Global Definition
The national provider identifier for a patient accommodation unit. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the bed across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for bed management and reporting.
Sources
Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices
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