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substitution number

sub_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

sub_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sub_nbr as substitution_number
FROM claims;

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