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