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consumable number

cons_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

cons_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  cons_nbr as consumable_number
FROM claims;

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