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write off approved by

wo_appr_by
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The authorizing user for a uncollectible amount. 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 write off management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

wo_appr_by

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  wo_appr_by VARCHAR(100),  -- write off approved by
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  wo_appr_by as write_off_approved_by
FROM claims;

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