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Abbreviation
Healthcare

beneficiary external identifier

benf_ext_id

Usage Notes

Insurance coverage recipient - External system reference ID

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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