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physician allowed amount

phys_alwd_amt
provider
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The maximum reimbursable value for a licensed medical doctor. Used to capture financial data associated with physician transactions. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for physician management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

phys_alwd_amt

Category

provider

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  phys_alwd_amt VARCHAR(100),  -- physician allowed amount
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  phys_alwd_amt as physician_allowed_amount
FROM claims;

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