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balance number

bal_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The reference number value 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_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bal_nbr as balance_number
FROM claims;

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