Abbreviation
Healthcare
location account number
loc_acct_nbrUsage Notes
Physical service site - Account reference number
Global Definition
The account reference number for a physical service site. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the location across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for location management and reporting.
Sources
Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices
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● application/json
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