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Abbreviation
Healthcare

department external identifier

dept_ext_id

Usage Notes

Organizational unit - External system reference ID

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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