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facility sequence

fac_seq
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The ordering number for a healthcare service location. Used to identify facility sequence in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

fac_seq

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  fac_seq VARCHAR(100),  -- facility sequence
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  fac_seq as facility_sequence
FROM claims;

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