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device external identifier

dev_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

dev_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dev_ext_id as device_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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