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problem sequence

prob_seq
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The ordering number for a active health condition. Used to identify problem sequence in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

prob_seq

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  prob_seq VARCHAR(100),  -- problem sequence
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  prob_seq as problem_sequence
FROM claims;

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