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Abbreviation
Healthcare

encounter account number

enc_acct_nbr

Usage Notes

Healthcare service interaction - Account reference number

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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● application/json
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  "abbreviation": "enc_acct_nbr",
  "fullTerm": "encounter account number",
  "domain": "healthcare",
  "metadata": {
    "hasDefinition": true,
    "type": "acronym"
  }
}