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write off approval status

wo_appr_sts
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The authorization state for a uncollectible amount. Used to track the current state or condition of the write off. 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_appr_sts

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  wo_appr_sts VARCHAR(100),  -- write off approval status
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  wo_appr_sts as write_off_approval_status
FROM claims;

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