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culture account number

cult_acct_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

cult_acct_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  cult_acct_nbr as culture_account_number
FROM claims;

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