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authorization total

auth_tot
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The sum value for a service approval. Used to quantify authorization total in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

auth_tot

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  auth_tot as authorization_total
FROM claims;

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