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precertification category

precert_cat
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The grouping classification for a pre-service authorization. Used to identify precertification category in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

precert_cat

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  precert_cat VARCHAR(100),  -- precertification category
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  precert_cat as precertification_category
FROM claims;

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