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Abbreviation
Healthcare

value external identifier

val_ext_id

Usage Notes

Measured data point - External system reference ID

Global Definition

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

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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  "fullTerm": "value external identifier",
  "domain": "healthcare",
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}