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patient sequence

pt_seq
member
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The ordering number for a individual receiving medical care. Used to identify patient sequence in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

pt_seq

Category

member

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pt_seq as patient_sequence
FROM claims;

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