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chart account number

chrt_acct_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

chrt_acct_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  chrt_acct_nbr VARCHAR(100),  -- chart account number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  chrt_acct_nbr as chart_account_number
FROM claims;

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