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cpt external identifier

cpt_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

cpt_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  cpt_ext_id as cpt_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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