prestatienummer

Prestatienummer is a term used in Dutch-speaking organizations to refer to a unique identifier assigned to a specific prestation, that is, a service, deliverable, or performed activity. There is no universal standard for prestatie-identifiers; the term is used in various sectors to facilitate tracking, billing, and reporting of interventions or tasks.

In healthcare, a prestatienummer may identify a performed medical procedure or care activity for invoicing and claims processing. In social services, it can tag a delivered service or support session. In procurement or project management, prestatie identifiers help map invoices and audits to concrete deliverables or contract clauses. In other contexts, it may be called prestatiecode or prestatie-ID.

Characteristics of prestatienummers vary by organization. The format can be numeric, alphanumeric, or a combination, and is typically controlled within an organization’s information system. A prestatienummer is usually unique within that system and linked to related data such as client or patient, service provider, date, and project or contract.

Administration and governance are typically handled by the relevant department or IT team. Creation, modification, and retirement of prestatienummers follow internal rules to ensure consistency, prevent duplication, and support auditing and reporting.

Limitations include the lack of a single, global standard, which means prestatienummers can differ between organizations. Users should consult internal documentation to interpret a prestatienummer in a given context, and treat the code as meaningful primarily within the issuing system rather than outside it.