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adjustment external identifier

adj_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

adj_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  adj_ext_id VARCHAR(100),  -- adjustment external identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  adj_ext_id as adjustment_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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