Abbreviation
Healthcare
beneficiary reference
benf_refUsage Notes
Insurance coverage recipient - External pointer
Global Definition
The external pointer for a insurance coverage recipient. 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 beneficiary management and reporting.
Sources
Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices
Schema Preview
● application/json
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"fullTerm": "beneficiary reference",
"domain": "healthcare",
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"type": "acronym"
}
}