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instrument account number

inst_acct_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

inst_acct_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  inst_acct_nbr as instrument_account_number
FROM claims;

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