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gastroenterology number

gi_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

gi_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  gi_nbr as gastroenterology_number
FROM claims;

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