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precertification start date

precert_start_dt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The beginning date value for a pre-service authorization. Used to track when precertification start date in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

precert_start_dt

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  precert_start_dt VARCHAR(100),  -- precertification start date
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  precert_start_dt as precertification_start_date
FROM claims;

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