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payment reason

pmt_rsn
claims
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The explanation text for a financial transaction amount. Used to identify payment reason in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

pmt_rsn

Category

claims

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  pmt_rsn VARCHAR(100),  -- payment reason
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pmt_rsn as payment_reason
FROM claims;

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