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authorization target

auth_tgt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The destination reference for a service approval. Used to identify authorization target in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

auth_tgt

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  auth_tgt as authorization_target
FROM claims;

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