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remittance index

remit_idx
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The position number for a payment explanation. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for remittance management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

remit_idx

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  remit_idx VARCHAR(100),  -- remittance index
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  remit_idx as remittance_index
FROM claims;

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