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problem number
prob_nbrgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The reference number value for a active health condition. Used to quantify problem number in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
prob_nbr
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
prob_nbr VARCHAR(100), -- problem number
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
prob_nbr as problem_number
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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