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availability number

avail_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

avail_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  avail_nbr as availability_number
FROM claims;

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