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