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Abbreviation
Healthcare

prescription external identifier

rx_ext_id

Usage Notes

Medication order - External system reference ID

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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