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clinic external identifier

clnc_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

clnc_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  clnc_ext_id as clinic_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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