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authorization external identifier

auth_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

auth_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  auth_ext_id as authorization_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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