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balance type

bal_typ
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The category classification 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_typ

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bal_typ as balance_type
FROM claims;

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