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Abbreviation
Healthcare

appointment external identifier

appt_ext_id

Usage Notes

Scheduled care visit - External system reference ID

Global Definition

The external system reference id for a scheduled care visit. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the appointment across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for appointment management and reporting.

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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● application/json
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  "abbreviation": "appt_ext_id",
  "fullTerm": "appointment external identifier",
  "domain": "healthcare",
  "metadata": {
    "hasDefinition": true,
    "type": "acronym"
  }
}