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study number

stdy_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

stdy_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  stdy_nbr as study_number
FROM claims;

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