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Abbreviation
Healthcare

unit external identifier

unt_ext_id

Usage Notes

Clinical care area - External system reference ID

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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