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coinsurance external identifier

coins_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

coins_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  coins_ext_id as coinsurance_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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