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Abbreviation
Healthcare

metric external identifier

mtr_ext_id

Usage Notes

Quantified performance value - External system reference ID

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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  "abbreviation": "mtr_ext_id",
  "fullTerm": "metric external identifier",
  "domain": "healthcare",
  "metadata": {
    "hasDefinition": true,
    "type": "acronym"
  }
}