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Abbreviation
Healthcare

encounter external identifier

enc_ext_id

Usage Notes

Healthcare service interaction - External system reference ID

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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