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physical account number

pe_acct_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

pe_acct_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pe_acct_nbr as physical_account_number
FROM claims;

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