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Abbreviation
Healthcare

implant external identifier

impl_ext_id

Usage Notes

Surgically placed device - External system reference ID

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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