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claim reference

clm_ref
claims
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external pointer for a insurance reimbursement request. Used to identify claim reference in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

clm_ref

Category

claims

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  clm_ref VARCHAR(100),  -- claim reference
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  clm_ref as claim_reference
FROM claims;

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