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precertification zip

precert_zip
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The postal code for a pre-service authorization. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. 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_zip

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  precert_zip as precertification_zip
FROM claims;

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