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dependent balance

dep_bal
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The outstanding amount for a insurance beneficiary. Used to quantify dependent balance in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

dep_bal

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dep_bal as dependent_balance
FROM claims;

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