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instrument external identifier

inst_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

inst_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  inst_ext_id as instrument_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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