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service number

svc_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

svc_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  svc_nbr as service_number
FROM claims;

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