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plan policy number

pln_pol_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The coverage policy identifier for a benefit coverage structure. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the plan across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for plan management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

pln_pol_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  pln_pol_nbr VARCHAR(100),  -- plan policy number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pln_pol_nbr as plan_policy_number
FROM claims;

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