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system allowed amount

sys_alwd_amt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The maximum reimbursable value for a healthcare delivery system. Used to capture financial data associated with system transactions. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for system management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

sys_alwd_amt

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  sys_alwd_amt VARCHAR(100),  -- system allowed amount
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sys_alwd_amt as system_allowed_amount
FROM claims;

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