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duration number

dur_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

dur_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dur_nbr as duration_number
FROM claims;

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