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precertification approval status

precert_appr_sts
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The authorization state for a pre-service authorization. Used to track the current state or condition of the precertification. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for precertification management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

precert_appr_sts

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  precert_appr_sts VARCHAR(100),  -- precertification approval status
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  precert_appr_sts as precertification_approval_status
FROM claims;

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