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Abbreviation
Healthcare

readmission external identifier

readm_ext_id

Usage Notes

Hospital return occurrence - External system reference ID

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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