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form external identifier

frm_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

frm_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  frm_ext_id as form_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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