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balance index

bal_idx
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The position number 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_idx

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bal_idx as balance_index
FROM claims;

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