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disease account number

dis_acct_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

dis_acct_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dis_acct_nbr as disease_account_number
FROM claims;

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