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Abbreviation
Healthcare

instrument external identifier

inst_ext_id

Usage Notes

Medical tool or device - External system reference ID

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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