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Prior Authorization

PA
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

A requirement to obtain approval from an insurance company before a medication will be covered.

Standard Abbreviation

PA

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  pa VARCHAR(100),  -- Prior Authorization
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pa as prior_authorization
FROM claims;

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