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note sequence

nt_seq
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The ordering number for a clinical documentation entry. Used to identify note sequence in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

nt_seq

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  nt_seq VARCHAR(100),  -- note sequence
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  nt_seq as note_sequence
FROM claims;

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