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protocol number

proto_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

proto_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  proto_nbr as protocol_number
FROM claims;

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