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chart balance

chrt_bal
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The outstanding amount owed for a medical record documentation. Used to capture financial data associated with chart transactions. 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_bal

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  chrt_bal VARCHAR(100),  -- chart balance
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  chrt_bal as chart_balance
FROM claims;

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