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adjustment account number

adj_acct_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

adj_acct_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  adj_acct_nbr VARCHAR(100),  -- adjustment account number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  adj_acct_nbr as adjustment_account_number
FROM claims;

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