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capacity external identifier

cap_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

cap_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  cap_ext_id as capacity_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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