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Abbreviation
Healthcare

device external identifier

dev_ext_id

Usage Notes

Medical equipment item - External system reference ID

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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