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history account number

hx_acct_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

hx_acct_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  hx_acct_nbr as history_account_number
FROM claims;

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