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condition external identifier

cond_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

cond_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  cond_ext_id as condition_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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