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Step Therapy

ST
general
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;

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