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precertification total

precert_tot
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The sum value for a pre-service authorization. Used to quantify precertification total in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

precert_tot

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  precert_tot as precertification_total
FROM claims;

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