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summary number

summ_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

summ_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  summ_nbr as summary_number
FROM claims;

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