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write off reason

wo_rsn
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The explanation text 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_rsn

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  wo_rsn as write_off_reason
FROM claims;

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