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mammogram external identifier

mammo_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

mammo_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  mammo_ext_id as mammogram_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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