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