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slot number

slot_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

slot_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  slot_nbr as slot_number
FROM claims;

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