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guideline external identifier

gdln_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

gdln_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  gdln_ext_id as guideline_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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