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requirement number

req_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

req_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  req_nbr as requirement_number
FROM claims;

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