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instrument number

inst_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The reference number value for a medical tool or device. Used to quantify instrument number in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

inst_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  inst_nbr as instrument_number
FROM claims;

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