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balance category

bal_cat
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The grouping classification for a outstanding amount owed. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for balance management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

bal_cat

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  bal_cat VARCHAR(100),  -- balance category
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bal_cat as balance_category
FROM claims;

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