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balance external identifier

bal_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

bal_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bal_ext_id as balance_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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