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Inventory, equipment, devices and procurement

800 supply terms

hcpcs timestamphcpcs_ts

A combined date and time value capturing when a HCPCS procedure code record was created, modified, or processed within a claims or reference data system. Used for audit logging, data lineage tracking, and synchronization across healthcare data warehouse environments.

hcpcs titlehcpcs_ttl

The official short or long descriptor assigned to a HCPCS procedure code by CMS or the AMA, describing the service or supply being billed. Used in claims display, remittance advice, provider communications, and explanation of benefits documents for member and provider clarity.

hcpcs totalhcpcs_tot

The aggregate billed, allowed, or paid dollar amount for all HCPCS procedure codes on a claim or within a reporting period. Used in claims financial reporting, provider reimbursement reconciliation, and utilization cost analysis across medical or pharmacy benefit categories.

hcpcs total counthcpcs_tot_cnt

The total number of claim lines or service instances associated with a specific HCPCS procedure code within a defined reporting period or population. Used in utilization management, quality reporting, and cost trend analysis to measure procedure frequency across members or providers.

hcpcs typehcpcs_typ

Classifies a HCPCS code as Level I (CPT), Level II (CMS national), or a payer-specific local code. Used during claims intake and adjudication to route procedures to the correct fee schedule, apply appropriate editing rules, and ensure compliant billing across service categories.

hcpcs updated datehcpcs_upd_dt

The most recent date on which a HCPCS procedure code record was modified in the payer's reference or claims data system. Used in data governance workflows to track code maintenance activity, fee schedule updates, and quarterly or annual CMS code set refresh cycles.

hcpcs urgencyhcpcs_urg

Indicates the clinical priority or time-sensitivity level assigned to a HCPCS-coded procedure, such as elective, urgent, or emergent. Used in prior authorization and utilization management workflows to prioritize review queues and apply appropriate medical necessity criteria.

hcpcs versionhcpcs_ver

Identifies the specific annual or quarterly release of the HCPCS code set from which a procedure code originates. Used in claims adjudication and fee schedule management to ensure that billed codes are validated against the correct CMS or AMA code set version for the date of service.

hcpcs ziphcpcs_zip

The postal ZIP code of the location where a HCPCS-coded service was rendered. Used in claims processing to apply geographic pricing adjustments, validate place-of-service locality factors, and support regional utilization and cost analysis across payer service areas.

inventory addressinvt_addr

A data field in pharmacy and healthcare supply chain systems storing the physical or logical location associated with a specific inventory item, such as warehouse bin, shelf, or dispensing unit location. The invt_addr field supports accurate picking, restocking, cycle counting, and automated dispensing cabinet integration within inventory management and ERP platforms.

inventory amountinvt_amt

The total monetary value of pharmaceutical or medical supply stock recorded in pharmacy management, EHR, or PBM systems. Used in financial reconciliation, cost tracking, and procurement workflows to assess inventory valuation at a given point in time.

inventory averageinvt_avg

The calculated mean quantity or value of pharmaceutical or medical supply stock over a defined period in pharmacy or supply chain systems. Used in PBM and hospital EHR platforms to forecast demand, optimize reorder cycles, and reduce waste or stockouts.

inventory balanceinvt_bal

The remaining quantity or monetary value of drugs, devices, or medical supplies currently on hand within pharmacy, hospital, or PBM inventory systems. Critical for reconciling dispensed versus received stock and ensuring accurate drug supply chain reporting.

inventory categoryinvt_cat

A classification grouping assigned to pharmaceutical or medical supply items in EHR, pharmacy, or supply chain systems. Common categories include controlled substances, biologics, durable medical equipment, or OTC drugs, enabling structured reporting and regulatory compliance tracking.

inventory codeinvt_cd

A standardized alphanumeric identifier assigned to a pharmaceutical product or medical supply item within pharmacy management, PBM, or hospital EHR systems. May align with NDC, HCPCS, or internal catalog codes used for procurement, dispensing, and claims adjudication.

inventory countinvt_cnt

The numeric quantity of a specific pharmaceutical or medical supply item physically present or recorded in a pharmacy, hospital, or PBM system at a given time. Used in cycle counting, audit reconciliation, and regulatory compliance for controlled substance tracking.

inventory currentinvt_curr

The real-time or most recently updated stock level of a pharmaceutical or medical supply item in a pharmacy management or EHR system. Reflects adjustments from dispensing, receiving, returns, or waste events and is used in active procurement and replenishment decisions.

inventory dateinvt_dt

The specific date on which an inventory count, adjustment, receipt, or valuation event was recorded in a pharmacy, PBM, or hospital supply chain system. Essential for audit trails, trend analysis, expiration tracking, and regulatory compliance reporting.

inventory descriptioninvt_desc

A descriptive text field providing details about a pharmaceutical product or medical supply item in EHR, pharmacy, or supply chain systems. Typically includes drug name, form, strength, and packaging details, supporting item identification during procurement and dispensing workflows.

inventory effectiveinvt_eff

The date on which an inventory record, price, or stock level change becomes active within a pharmacy management, PBM, or hospital supply chain system. Used to manage time-sensitive formulary updates, contract pricing activations, and supply availability windows.

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