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precertification master identifier

precert_mstr_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The enterprise master id for a pre-service authorization. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the precertification across healthcare systems. 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_mstr_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  precert_mstr_id VARCHAR(100),  -- precertification master identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  precert_mstr_id as precertification_master_identifier
FROM claims;

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