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directive number

dir_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The reference number value for a patient care instruction. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the directive across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for directive management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

dir_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dir_nbr as directive_number
FROM claims;

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