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benefit parent

bnft_prnt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The superior relationship for a covered service or item. Used to identify benefit parent in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

bnft_prnt

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  bnft_prnt VARCHAR(100),  -- benefit parent
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bnft_prnt as benefit_parent
FROM claims;

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