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precertification parent

precert_prnt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The superior relationship for a pre-service authorization. Used to identify precertification parent in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

precert_prnt

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  precert_prnt as precertification_parent
FROM claims;

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