Abbreviation
Healthcare
plan external identifier
pln_ext_idUsage Notes
Benefit coverage structure - External system reference ID
Global Definition
The external system reference id for a benefit coverage structure. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the plan across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for plan management and reporting.
Sources
Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices
Schema Preview
● application/json
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"fullTerm": "plan external identifier",
"domain": "healthcare",
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"type": "acronym"
}
}