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write off policy number

wo_pol_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The coverage policy identifier 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_pol_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  wo_pol_nbr as write_off_policy_number
FROM claims;

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