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benefit system identifier

bnft_sys_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The system-generated unique id for a covered service or item. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the benefit across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for benefit management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

bnft_sys_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bnft_sys_id as benefit_system_identifier
FROM claims;

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