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balance reference

bal_ref
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external pointer 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_ref

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bal_ref as balance_reference
FROM claims;

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