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Abbreviation
Healthcare

hcpcs external identifier

hcpcs_ext_id

Usage Notes

Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System - External system reference ID

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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