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system account number

sys_acct_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

sys_acct_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  sys_acct_nbr VARCHAR(100),  -- system account number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sys_acct_nbr as system_account_number
FROM claims;

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