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adjustment npi number

adj_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The national provider identifier 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_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  adj_npi as adjustment_npi_number
FROM claims;

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