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precertification system identifier

precert_sys_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The system-generated unique 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_sys_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  precert_sys_id as precertification_system_identifier
FROM claims;

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