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write off allowed amount

wo_alwd_amt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

wo_alwd_amt

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  wo_alwd_amt VARCHAR(100),  -- write off allowed amount
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  wo_alwd_amt as write_off_allowed_amount
FROM claims;

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