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advance directive account number

advdir_acct_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The account reference number for a end-of-life care wishes. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the advance directive across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for advance directive management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

advdir_acct_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  advdir_acct_nbr VARCHAR(100),  -- advance directive account number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  advdir_acct_nbr as advance_directive_account_number
FROM claims;

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