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frequency external identifier

freq_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

freq_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  freq_ext_id as frequency_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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