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carrier parent

carr_prnt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The superior relationship for a insurance company. 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 carrier management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

carr_prnt

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  carr_prnt as carrier_parent
FROM claims;

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