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location external identifier

loc_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

loc_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  loc_ext_id as location_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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