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Abbreviation
Healthcare

ndc external identifier

ndc_ext_id

Usage Notes

National Drug Code - External system reference ID

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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