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write off cost

wo_cst
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The expense value 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_cst

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  wo_cst VARCHAR(100),  -- write off cost
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  wo_cst as write_off_cost
FROM claims;

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