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write off dea number

wo_dea_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The drug enforcement administration number for a uncollectible amount. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the write off across healthcare systems. 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_dea_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  wo_dea_nbr VARCHAR(100),  -- write off dea number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  wo_dea_nbr as write_off_dea_number
FROM claims;

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