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scan account number

scn_acct_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

scn_acct_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  scn_acct_nbr VARCHAR(100),  -- scan account number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  scn_acct_nbr as scan_account_number
FROM claims;

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