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precertification reason

precert_rsn
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The explanation text for a pre-service authorization. Used to identify precertification reason in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

precert_rsn

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  precert_rsn as precertification_reason
FROM claims;

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