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Abbreviation
Healthcare

history external identifier

hx_ext_id

Usage Notes

Past medical events - External system reference ID

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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