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authorization fax

auth_fax
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The facsimile number for a service pre-approval. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for authorization management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

auth_fax

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  auth_fax VARCHAR(100),  -- authorization fax
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  auth_fax as authorization_fax
FROM claims;

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