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benefit external identifier

bnft_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

bnft_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bnft_ext_id as benefit_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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