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Abbreviation
Healthcare

procedure external identifier

proc_ext_id

Usage Notes

Medical treatment or intervention - External system reference ID

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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