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balance zip

bal_zip
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The postal code 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_zip

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bal_zip as balance_zip
FROM claims;

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