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authorization note

auth_nt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The annotation text for a service approval. Used to identify authorization note in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

auth_nt

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  auth_nt as authorization_note
FROM claims;

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