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hcpcs policy number

hcpcs_pol_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The coverage policy identifier for a healthcare common procedure coding system. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the hcpcs across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for hcpcs management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

hcpcs_pol_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  hcpcs_pol_nbr VARCHAR(100),  -- hcpcs policy number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  hcpcs_pol_nbr as hcpcs_policy_number
FROM claims;

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