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authorization master identifier

auth_mstr_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The enterprise master id for a service pre-approval. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the authorization across healthcare systems. 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_mstr_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  auth_mstr_id VARCHAR(100),  -- authorization master identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  auth_mstr_id as authorization_master_identifier
FROM claims;

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