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visit number

vst_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The reference number value for a patient healthcare appointment. Used to quantify visit number in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

vst_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  vst_nbr as visit_number
FROM claims;

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