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Step Therapy
STgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
An insurance requirement to try less expensive medications before approving coverage for more costly alternatives.
Standard Abbreviation
ST
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
st VARCHAR(100), -- Step Therapy
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
st as step_therapy
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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