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readmission npi number

readm_npi
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The national provider identifier for a hospital return occurrence. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the readmission across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for readmission management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

readm_npi

Category

provider

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  readm_npi VARCHAR(100),  -- readmission npi number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  readm_npi as readmission_npi_number
FROM claims;

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