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write off unit

wo_unt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The single item or measure 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_unt

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  wo_unt as write_off_unit
FROM claims;

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