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prosthetic number

pros_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

pros_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pros_nbr as prosthetic_number
FROM claims;

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