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balance system identifier

bal_sys_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The system-generated unique id 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_sys_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  bal_sys_id VARCHAR(100),  -- balance system identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bal_sys_id as balance_system_identifier
FROM claims;

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