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