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loinc balance

loinc_bal
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The outstanding amount owed for a logical observation identifiers names and codes. Used to capture financial data associated with loinc transactions. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for loinc management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

loinc_bal

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  loinc_bal VARCHAR(100),  -- loinc balance
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  loinc_bal as loinc_balance
FROM claims;

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