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indicator external identifier

ind_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

ind_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ind_ext_id as indicator_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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