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vital account number

vtl_acct_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

vtl_acct_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  vtl_acct_nbr as vital_account_number
FROM claims;

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