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remittance reference

remit_ref
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external pointer 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_ref

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  remit_ref as remittance_reference
FROM claims;

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