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carrier number

carr_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The reference number value for a insurance company. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the carrier across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for carrier management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

carr_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  carr_nbr VARCHAR(100),  -- carrier number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  carr_nbr as carrier_number
FROM claims;

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