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group external identifier

grp_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

grp_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  grp_ext_id as group_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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