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intervention external identifier

intv_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

intv_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  intv_ext_id as intervention_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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