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write off zip

wo_zip
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The postal code 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_zip

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  wo_zip as write_off_zip
FROM claims;

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