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problem account number

prob_acct_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

prob_acct_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  prob_acct_nbr as problem_account_number
FROM claims;

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