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physical number

pe_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The reference number value 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_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pe_nbr as physical_number
FROM claims;

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