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write off system identifier

wo_sys_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The system-generated unique id 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_sys_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  wo_sys_id VARCHAR(100),  -- write off system identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  wo_sys_id as write_off_system_identifier
FROM claims;

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