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consumable external identifier

cons_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

cons_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  cons_ext_id as consumable_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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