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finding external identifier

fndg_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

fndg_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  fndg_ext_id as finding_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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