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appointment number

appt_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

appt_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  appt_nbr VARCHAR(100),  -- appointment number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  appt_nbr as appointment_number
FROM claims;

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