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ophthalmology account number

opht_acct_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

opht_acct_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  opht_acct_nbr as ophthalmology_account_number
FROM claims;

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