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balance npi number

bal_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The national provider identifier for a outstanding amount owed. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the balance across healthcare systems. 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_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  bal_npi VARCHAR(100),  -- balance npi number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bal_npi as balance_npi_number
FROM claims;

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