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operation number

op_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

op_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  op_nbr as operation_number
FROM claims;

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