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observation account number

obs_acct_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

obs_acct_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  obs_acct_nbr as observation_account_number
FROM claims;

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