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write off charge amount

wo_chrg_amt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The service charge 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_chrg_amt

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  wo_chrg_amt as write_off_charge_amount
FROM claims;

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