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measurement external identifier

meas_ext_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Standard Abbreviation

meas_ext_id

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  meas_ext_id as measurement_external_identifier
FROM claims;

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