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Abbreviation
Healthcare

benefit external identifier

bnft_ext_id

Usage Notes

Covered service or item - External system reference ID

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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